Activity company · Prague
Smiler
Smiler is a travel photography company: on its website you book a short session with a photographer who lives in the city, at a well-known spot, and two days later you receive the edited photos in a private gallery. The company behind the website is Smiler Photo s.r.o., based in Prague, and it works in more than a hundred destinations. In Spain it has teams in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Málaga, San Sebastián, Palma, Ibiza and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
How it works
You choose the place, the day and the time slot on the website's calendar, which shows what time the sun rises and sets. After paying, Smiler assigns you one of the photographers on its team in that city, who writes to you through the app to settle the meeting point. All the photographers have a verified identity, and the company requires them to keep a minimum rating from their clients. The photographer brings a DSLR and lenses and does the editing; you just turn up on time.
The packages
In almost every city there are three sizes. Standard is 15 minutes and 10 edited photos, for one or two people. Premium is 30 minutes and 25 photos, for groups of up to six. VIP is an hour and 50 photos, for up to twelve. The price is per group, not per person, and does not change for coming as a family within those limits. Golden hour, near sunrise or sunset, is paid separately: €35 extra. The photographer chooses the photos that go in the package; if you want more, they are bought afterwards.
Cancellation and rain
You can cancel or change the date free of charge up to 24 hours beforehand, with a full refund; after that there is no refund. Light rain does not cancel the session unless both you and the photographer prefer to move it, and if it rains the photographer usually suggests a covered spot nearby.
What they run
- Photoshoot with a photographer in front of the Nativity façade of the Sagrada Família Professional photo session in front of the Sagrada Família Book
- Photoshoot with a photographer in El Retiro, beside the Crystal Palace and its pond Professional photo session in El Retiro Book
- Photoshoot with a photographer in front of the Royal Palace, between Plaza de Oriente and the Sabatini Gardens Photo session at the Royal Palace and Sabatini gardens Book
Practical details
- Address
- Světova 523/1, 180 00 Praga
- [email protected]
- Website
- smiler.co
Frequently asked questions
What language does the photographer speak?
The website does not say. The Barcelona and Madrid teams are made up of local photographers; if you need a particular language, ask when you settle the session through the app.
Is monument entry included?
No. Sessions are held outdoors, in the street, square or park.
When do the photos arrive?
In a private gallery, within 48 hours, by email or on your phone.
