Cappadocia Balloon Photo Shoot with a Professional Photographer

Cappadocia balloon photo shoot with a professional photographer: the key facts

This is a photo session at dawn with a local professional photographer, timed for the moment the balloons rise over the valleys behind you. You are collected from your hotel in central Cappadocia and taken to the shoot location; the session lasts about 2 hours according to the page FAQ. The page also mentions an optional sunset session over Rose Valley and Ortahisar. Women are given a flying dress to wear, and no posing experience is needed.

It suits couples, honeymooners, friends and solo travellers who want pictures of themselves with the balloons, rather than photos taken from inside a basket. You receive 15 edited photos, 200+ photos from the session and 2 edited Instagram videos. The price is from $103 per person.

Is the shoot private or shared?

The page is not consistent. The title, overview and inclusions describe a private session with your own photographer, while the tour information box calls it a group tour. The price is shown per person, not per couple or group. Before you pay, ask us to confirm in writing that the session is private to your party and what the total price is for your number of people. If you are a couple, check whether both of you are priced separately.

What time does it start?

The shoot is built around the balloon take-off at dawn, so the pick-up is before sunrise and moves with the season. The booking form, however, shows slots from 08:00 to 14:00, which would be after the balloons have gone. It also shows no sunset slot, although the overview mentions one. Ignore the form times and ask us to confirm your pick-up time, sunrise or sunset, in writing. Get to bed early and have your dress, hair and make-up plan ready the night before.

Do balloons always fly during the shoot?

No. Balloons only fly when Turkey's civil aviation authority allows flights that morning, and wind or poor visibility can cancel them at short notice. Without balloons, the photos are of the valleys only. The page does not say what happens to the shoot in that case. Ask us to confirm in writing whether you can move the session to another morning if flights are cancelled. If you have several mornings in Cappadocia, book the shoot on the first one to leave room to move.

What do we get, and when?

The inclusions list 15 edited photos, 200+ photos from the session and 2 edited Instagram videos. The page says the files are delivered digitally within days, but gives no exact number of days, so ask us for the delivery time in writing if you need the photos by a certain date. Extra edited photos and longer sessions are upgrades at an extra cost; ask for those prices before the day rather than on the spot.

What about the flying dress and outfits?

One flying dress is included for women. Extra dress rentals cost more, so if you want two or three looks, ask for the price when you book. Men and children wear their own clothes; light, plain colours tend to work well against the rock and sky. Bring a warm jacket to wear between shots, as early mornings can be cold, and comfortable shoes for walking to the spot. A classic car can be added at extra cost.

How is this different from the balloon flight?

On the hot air balloon flight, from $111 per person, you are in the basket and professional photos are not included. Here you stay on the ground and are the subject of the photos. Many guests do both on different mornings. We also list a hot air balloon sunrise photo shoot from $399 per person, and our balloon photo shoot guide compares what each option gives you. The FAQ's price comparison uses euros, so go by the dollar price and our written quote.

Can we combine it with other activities?

Yes. Because the session ends early in the morning, you can join a day tour such as the Cappadocia Red Tour, from $50 per person, the same day if the timing works. Non-photographed family members can join the balloon watching tour, from $27 per person. If you are in Istanbul too, the Istanbul flying dress rooftop photoshoot starts from $190 per person. To choose where to stay, see our cave hotels in Cappadocia page.

How do we book the photo shoot?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. Tell us whether you want sunrise or sunset, how many people will be photographed, and any extra dresses or a classic car. We confirm the pick-up time, whether the session is private, the total price and the delivery time, and send the plan to you in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (A-15751).