What to do · Sitges
Photoshoot with a photographer in Sitges, from Carrer d'en Bosch to the Sant Sebastià hermitage
Information
- Price
- 30 min and 20 photos, $325; 60 min and 35 photos, $425; 90 min and 50 photos, $590; 2 h and 65 photos, $715
- Duration
- 30 min
- Season
- All year; first thing there is more privacy and at sunset the light is warmer
- Who it's for
- Couples, families, birthdays and anyone who wants to propose with a hidden photographer
Sitges fits entirely in one photo: the church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla on the Punta, the white houses of the promenade and the sea in front. A photographer who lives there accompanies you through the old town or along the shore and takes the photos of your holiday, of a couple, a family or a birthday. Booking is through Flytographer, a network of holiday photographers that in Sitges works with two photographers, Aline and Cathy. The shortest session, half an hour with 20 photos, costs $325; the website only gives prices in dollars.
Three routes through the town
- Old Sitges, along the cobbled streets of the old town: houses in various styles built by illustrious residents and the façades of the Cau Ferrat and the Museu de Maricel. With an hour or more it includes Carrer d'en Bosch, the oldest street in the town.
- Seaside Sitges, along the Sant Sebastià beach promenade to the esplanade of the Sant Sebastià hermitage, from where the church on the Punta is seen side-on. With an hour or more it continues along Balmins beach to the Aiguadolç harbour.
- Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla, around the church on the Punta, the most recognisable backdrop of the town.
How much time and how many photos
Half an hour gives 20 photos; an hour, 35; an hour and a half, 50, and two hours, 65. Each person above the package limit costs $75, and some photographers charge travel, which appears on their profile. After booking you receive the itinerary with the place and time, and you talk to the photographer by chat. You meet ten minutes early so that you can tell her what you want. The photos arrive edited, with colour correction, in a private gallery within five working days.
Better early
Both routes recommend first thing in the morning, when the promenade and the streets of the old town are almost empty. Sunset also gives good light, especially on the shore. For surprise proposals there are packages of their own, from $425, which must be booked at least two weeks ahead.
After the session, the Cau Ferrat and Maricel is on the same Punta, and the seafront promenade continues to the south.
Tips
- Book in good time The company asks for at least a week's notice, and four in high season.
- Ask for an hour if you want Carrer d'en Bosch The half-hour sessions do not reach there.
- Come by train From Barcelona, the R2 Sud drops you at Sitges and you walk down to the Punta from the station.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay in euros?
No: Flytographer charges in US dollars.
Can I cancel?
With more than fifteen days' notice they refund 90%; between fifteen and seven days, half if the appointment was confirmed; after that, nothing. If the weather prevents the session, the refund is full.
When do the photos arrive?
In five working days, in a private gallery.
Who runs it
- FlytographerHoliday photo session in Sitges Visit their website
