Morning
The cobbled lanes
Cool air, mist in the plane trees and light coming through the leaves.
A cobbled path disappears among the plane trees. You hear water from a fountain and, somewhere further down, the sea.
Pelion is mountain and sea together. A day here feels like a small journey.
Why Pelion
The mountain of the Centaurs
Stone mansions with slate roofs, squares with centuries-old plane trees, cobbled paths through the forest and pebble beaches on the Aegean.
For a couple this means two worlds on the same day: the warmth of the villages in the morning and the sea at sunset.
It suits a wedding, an after-wedding session a few days later, a pre-wedding shoot or an elopement, with the villages in the morning and the sea at sunset.
The light
Three times of day in Pelion
In Pelion the light is filtered by the trees and stays soft even at midday. In the high squares the sunset spreads over the Pagasetic Gulf.
Afternoon
The villages
Squares, fountains and stone mansions in warm light.
Sunset
The view
From above, Volos and the gulf in pink and golden light.
The places
Where we photograph
Mountain roads take time. We plan the route together, depending on the season and the light.
- MakrinitsaThe "balcony of Pelion", overlooking Volos and the gulf.
- TsagaradaThe square with the ancient plane tree and the chestnut forests.
- Vyzitsa & MiliesStone mansions and cobbled paths.
- The cobbled lanesTrails through the forest, between villages.
- The Aegean beachesPebbles, rocks and crystal-blue water on the eastern side.
Before you come
Seasons, timing and what to wear
When to come
Every season has its own beauty. In autumn the chestnut trees turn golden, in winter snow covers the villages, in spring everything blossoms. In summer, mountain in the morning and sea in the afternoon.
Best time of day
We start early for the cobbled paths and the morning mist. We keep the sunset for a high square with a view or for the sea.
Styling
Earthy colours and natural fabrics blend with the stone and the greenery. In autumn and winter, knitwear and a coat that becomes part of the image. The cobbled paths call for comfortable shoes.
The experience with us
We know the mountain trails
We have photographed couples here. We know which square catches the afternoon light, how long the mountain roads take and how to combine village and sea on the same day. So you can enjoy your day, and we take care of the rest.
- Before the tripWe talk about dates, styling and the kind of images that move you. We plan the route together.
- Morning on the cobbled pathsWe start in the cool air, among the plane trees.
- The villagesSquares, fountains, a few gentle directions. We do not stage poses; we let you be together.
- A breakA meal in a village square, rest before the sunset.
- Sunset from aboveThe gulf in golden light, seen from a high square.
Gallery
Moments from Pelion
Villages, forests and sea from our sessions in Pelion.
Photography: Dimitris Stergiou and the studio team
Continue the journey
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At a glance
- Where
- Magnesia, Thessaly. Gateway: Volos.
- Length
- One morning and one afternoon.
- Season
- All year round. Autumn for colour, winter for snow.
- For
- Weddings, after-wedding, pre-wedding, elopements, anniversaries.
- Delivery
- 6–8 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Mountain or sea?
Both. Pelion is one of the few places where you can combine them on the same day: villages in the morning, and the sea or a view at sunset.
Which season is best?
Autumn for the colours and winter for the snow. Spring and summer bring greenery and the sea.
Can you also photograph our wedding there?
Yes. We cover every wedding exclusively with a double team: four professionals, not two professionals and two assistants. Your couple session can take place on the day itself or a few days later, as an after-wedding shoot.
How do travel expenses work?
We are based in Patras and travel all over Greece, to the mainland and the islands. Travel and accommodation costs are discussed from the start, so you know the full amount before you book.
Can we also have a film?
Yes, the photography can be combined with a wedding film. See examples on our Films page.
How early should we book?
The earlier the better, especially for the summer months. Tell us your dates and we will let you know our availability.
Your story
Let's plan your day in Pelion
Tell us your date and what you have in mind. We will plan the rest together.
Ask about your date