Would you pay £1000 for a holiday snap? The Instagrammable 'flying dress photo' is becoming a summer staple - and customers are heading overseas just to get the perfect picture
Would you pay £1000 for a holiday snap? The Instagrammable "flying dress photo" is becoming a summer staple - and clients are flying overseas just to get the perfect picture READ MORE: 5 Warning Signs You're a "Relationship Hopper": TRACEY COX Reveals Why This Trend Is Toxic and Will Never Bring You Happiness
It's a photo that's sure to boost Instagram likes: a clear blue sky backdrop, a look at the calm ocean, and a colorful flowing dress billowing in the wind.
These images, known as "flying dress photos", largely began on the picturesque Greek island of Santorini, complete with whitewashed buildings and the sapphire sea providing the perfect backdrop for eye-catching dresses with huge trains.
But they have since become popular in other tourist spots, such as Hawaii, Dubai and Jamaica.
Looking like they could feature in a high-end fashion magazine, the images have become increasingly commonplace, with several companies now only offering "dress-up photo shoots"
Speaking to FEMAIL, Stacey Williams, a photographer on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, launched her trend-focused business in April 2021, typically booking 12-15 photoshoots per month, costing clients from $800 (£622) plus tax.
It's a photo that's sure to boost Instagram likes: a clear blue sky backdrop, a look at the calm ocean, and a colorful flowing dress billowing in the wind.
These images, known as "flying dress photos", largely began on the picturesque Greek island of Santorini, complete with whitewashed buildings and the sapphire sea providing the perfect backdrop for eye-catching dresses with huge trains.
But they have since become popular in other tourist spots, such as Hawaii, Dubai and Jamaica.
Looking like they could feature in a high-end fashion magazine, the images have become increasingly commonplace, with several companies now only offering "dress-up photo shoots"
Speaking to FEMAIL, Stacey Williams, a photographer on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, launched her trend-focused business in April 2021, typically booking 12-15 photoshoots per month, costing clients from $800 (£622) plus tax.
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