Travel Photography: A Photographer's Guide to Santorini

Santorini is a photographer's paradise! Join Scott Kelby and Larry Becker as they take you through a tour of the most photogenic and can't miss locations on this iconic island. It is almost as if they created the island just for photographers, and Scott has prepared a PDF of all his favorite photo spots and restaurants. In each lesson Scott shares the best time of day to photograph each location, how to get there, and all the little things that will take your trip to the next level.

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Scott Kelby

Release Date: 2024-08-29

Lessons

Welcome to Santorini

Join Scott and Larry as they introduce the class and get you oriented to the magic that is Santorini.

Duration: 13 mins 46 seconds

Oia

The first stop is the city of Oia (pronounced Ea), which is full of beautiful shops, hotels, and restaurants.

Duration: 12 mins 13 seconds

Oia's White Stairs

There's so much to see in Oia that you can easily walk past some of the most beautiful spots.

Duration: 4 mins 40 seconds

Capilla Transfiguración de Cristo Salvador

This is one of the top wedding locations on the island right off the main path.

Duration: 5 mins 0 seconds

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin

You won't want to miss this adorable little chapel.

Duration: 5 mins 25 seconds

The Castle of Agios Nikolaos

This is one of the most popular sunset photos on the island.

Duration: 8 mins 30 seconds

Panagia Akathistos Hymn Holy Orthodox Church

Not one of Scott's favorite spots, but it is right on the path from the other locations and you will walk right past it.

Duration: 2 mins 15 seconds

Ammoudi Fishing Village

You're going to get your steps in on this one, but it is totally worth the trip.

Duration: 5 mins 46 seconds

Fira

Fira is the capital of Santorini and a hub of shopping and dining.

Duration: 4 mins 59 seconds

Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral

This is a very photogenic building and the main cathedral on the island.

Duration: 5 mins 9 seconds

Three Bells of Fira

This is a very famous and well known location on Santorini that you will definitely want to include in your trip.

Duration: 2 mins 24 seconds

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

This is a very pretty church that is free to go in and has a very unique ceiling.

Duration: 4 mins 49 seconds

Church of Agios Stylianos

Another stop on the main path is a great location with a view of the harbor.

Duration: 2 mins 3 seconds

Imerovigli

One of the least crowded yet very iconic Santorini location.

Duration: 3 mins 25 seconds

Agios Georgios Chapel

This is a fantastic sunset spot with a great restaurant nearby.

Duration: 2 mins 42 seconds

Church of the Resurrection of the Lord

Learn the best vantage point for photographing this photogenic church.

Duration: 8 mins 39 seconds

Katikies Chromata Hotel Stairs to Infinity

This is a super popular location, but easy to miss, with a set of stairs that seems to go to infinity.

Duration: 1 mins 36 seconds

Where to Eat in Santorini

Scott wraps up the class with a round up of his favorite places to eat on Santorini.

Duration: 9 mins 37 seconds