Do you want me to research and compare top flying-dress photographers in Santorini…

Do you want me to research and compare top flying-dress photographers in Santorini (including client reviews, portfolios, pricing, etc.) and send you a refined list (with pros/cons)?

Great — I researched Alex Sokolove and other top flying-dress options in Santorini and put together a concise comparison, pros/cons, pricing notes, and practical next steps so you can pick or book with confidence.

Quick verdict

Alex Sokolove (SokoLOVE Photography) is a very strong choice if you want a personalized, friendly photographer who specializes in flying-dress portraits, offers dress rentals, private picturesque spots, and consistently positive client reviews. If you prefer a larger, brand-style studio with many dresses and packaged tours, consider the established “Flying Dress” teams and marketplace providers (they’re more standardized). sokoloveph.com

Detailed comparison (high-level)

1) Alex Sokolove — SokoLOVE Photography

Why pick him

• Specializes in flying-dress shoots and advertises dress rental + video options and private locations. sokoloveph.com
• Many first-hand guest testimonials praising professionalism, friendliness, posing guidance and final images. sokoloveph.com
• Has a public pricing/packages page for flying dress shoots (transparent packages shown). sokoloveph.com

Pros

• Personalized service, likely smaller/team-led (more flexibility on locations/poses).
• Strong direct reviews and social proof on multiple platforms. sokoloveph.com+1

Cons

• Smaller operation vs. big commercial studios — availability may be limited during high season.
• For totally turnkey packages (huge selection of dresses, assistants, large crews) a larger studio may be more consistent.

2) Flying Dress (brand / larger teams / marketplace operators)

(Examples: SantoriniDress, FlyingDress.photo, Flying Dress Photo product listings on GetYourGuide/TripAdvisor)

Why pick them

• These are experienced teams that run many flying-dress shoots daily, offer many dress styles, assistants, and standardized packages (often sold via GetYourGuide / TripAdvisor). Good if you want a predictable, all-in-one experience.

Pros

• Large dress inventory, experienced assistants for dress-flights, standardized booking & refunds via platform. Great for short trips when you need speed and reliability. Tripadvisor

Cons

• Shoots can feel more formulaic and may include other groups or tight schedules; less freedom to improvise. Pricing can be competitive but sometimes includes platform fees.

3) Local pro/tour operators (examples: AthensPhotoTour, independent Santorini photographers)

Why pick them

• Often combine island knowledge with tailored shoots (can include travel to Imerovigli, Oia, etc.), sometimes packaged with tours. Good balance between bespoke and organized. AthensPhotoTour.com

Pros

• Local knowledge for less-crowded spots and golden hour timing; reliable logistics.

Cons

• Varies photographer-to-photographer — check portfolios & reviews carefully.

Pricing — what to expect

• Range (typical): roughly €150–€600+ for flying-dress shoots depending on duration, number of edited images, inclusion of dress rental, assistant, and video. Smaller 30–60 min sessions with fewer images are at the lower end; full 1–2 hr shoots with dress + video are higher. (Check exact package pages before booking.) sokoloveph.com

Top-5 load-bearing sources I used

1. SokoLOVE website — portfolio, reviews, dresses, pricing. sokoloveph.com
2. SokoLOVE reviews/testimonials page (multiple client quotes). sokoloveph.com
3. Smiler listing / marketplace entry for Sokolove — shows him among top Santorini photographers. Smiler
4. SantoriniDress / Flying-dress provider pages (large teams with dress inventories). santorinidress.com
5. GetYourGuide / TripAdvisor activity pages showing popular flying-dress products from larger providers (useful for price/format comparison). GetYourGuide+1

Practical advice & booking checklist

If you want to book Alex or compare final offers, use this checklist when contacting any photographer/team:

1. Confirm date & time and exact meeting point (Oia vs Fira vs Imerovigli).
2. Ask what package includes: shoot length, number of edited photos, dress rental, assistant, BTS video, digital delivery time. Request sample contract/terms (cancellation policy). sokoloveph.com
3. Confirm exact price (any platform fees or location permits) and payment method.
4. Request a portfolio of full galleries (not only highlights) to verify consistent editing style.
5. Ask about crowd-management and whether they’ll use private/less crowded spots (important in high season).
6. If you care about hair/makeup, ask whether they recommend local stylists or allow self-styled shoots.
7. Check delivery time for edited images and whether raw files are included/available.

Recommendation & next step

• If you want a “wow”, custom, friendly experience: go with Alex Sokolove — he checks the boxes for specialization, positive client feedback, dress rentals and private location use. (I can draft a short booking message for you.) sokoloveph.com+1
• If you prefer a standardized, quick booking with lots of dress options and assistants: pick one of the larger Flying-Dress teams sold through GetYourGuide/TripAdvisor. Tripadvisor

Would you like me to:

• Draft a friendly booking message/email to Alex (including the checklist questions), or
• Compare specific packages (if you paste 2–3 package links/prices you’re choosing between) so I can lay out the pros/cons side-by-side?