Book a Family Photoshoot
in Heraklion

This happens all the time, and our family photographers are prepared for it. The secret is that the best family photos don't come from asking kids to pose — they come from play. Your photographer will turn the session into a game: racing along the beach at Naxos, feeding pigeons in Athens, hunting for cats in Chania's old harbour lanes. Tantrums and shy phases get waited out with a break and a snack, and sessions are scheduled around naps and meals. Even a session that feels chaotic in the moment produces wonderful genuine images — often better than the ones where everyone behaved.

There's no wrong age — each stage photographs differently and beautifully. Babies bring quiet, tender close-ups; toddlers bring motion and hilarious candid moments; school-age kids love the adventure of exploring castles and beaches on camera; teens relax once they realise nobody is forcing stiff poses. Multi-generation shoots with grandparents are among the most treasured bookings we see, especially on family reunion trips to the islands. The one practical tip: with children under five, book morning sessions when energy and light are both at their best. Your Photo Greece photographer adapts the pace and games to the ages in your group.

Aim for a coordinated palette rather than identical outfits: two or three soft colors that everyone wears in their own way. Creams, soft blues, sage and sand tones look wonderful against Greece's white walls, turquoise sea and stone villages. Skip big logos, characters and neon shades. Dress kids in clothes they can move and play in — the session will involve running, climbing steps and sitting on beaches. Bring a change of clothes for little ones (Greek beaches are irresistible) and comfortable shoes for cobbled lanes. Your photographer will send simple styling tips for your specific location and season when you book.

Professional photoshoots in Heraklion start from €310. Packages vary by duration and the number of edited photos — from a session at the Venetian harbour to a longer walk through the old centre and along the city walls.

The Koules fortress guarding the Venetian harbour, the Morosini fountain with its stone lions on Lions Square, the neoclassical facades of 25th of August Street, the great Venetian walls with sea views from the ramparts, and the fishing boats along the old port — with the coves of Agia Pelagia a short drive west.

Early morning on the harbour mole out to Koules, when the light is low over the water and the walkway is almost empty. The old centre photographs best before the shops open; golden hour suits the sea walls and the waterfront. In summer an early start also avoids the strongest heat.