Photo shoot in Alanya in winter and the off-season

Many people think a photo shoot by the sea is only for summer. But from November to March Alanya is warm by European standards, there is no heat and no crowds, and the sky is often especially beautiful. Here is why winter Alanya is an underrated time for a photo shoot.

Winter weather in Alanya

In winter the daytime temperature in Alanya is usually +15…+18 °C, there are many sunny days, but it can also rain. The sea cools to 17–19 °C — too cool for shots in the water, but comfortable for a beach walk in a dress or a light coat. The forecast for the coming week, with good days for shooting marked, is on the home page.

Advantages of a winter photo shoot

• No heat — you can shoot during the day, not only at sunrise and sunset.
• Empty locations — beaches, the castle and the promenade without crowds of tourists.
• Early sunset — around 5:30 pm, so the golden hour doesn’t interfere with dinner.
• Dramatic skies — clouds add depth and mood to the frame.
• Snow on the Taurus peaks — on clear days you can see snow-capped mountains above the sea.

Ideas for winter shots

• A walk on an empty beach in a coat or a chunky jumper.
• Portraits in the old town among stone walls.
• Citrus groves — in winter oranges and tangerines ripen in Alanya.
• Sunset from the castle — with a view of the bay and the mountains.
• A studio shoot on a rainy day — more in the article about the photo studio.

What to wear in winter

Layered looks look great in photos: a coat or trench over a dress, a knitted jumper, a scarf. Colours — ivory, camel, chocolate, burgundy. Bring a warm cardigan for between shots — it gets cool by the sea in the evening. General tips — “What to wear for a beach photo shoot”.

If it rains

Winter rain is usually short. If the forecast is bad, the shoot can be moved to another day of your holiday or done in the studio. That is why in winter it is especially important not to book the shoot for the last day of your trip.

A photo shoot costs from €100 for 30 minutes. More — “How much does a photo shoot cost”.

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