Cartagena Photoshoot & Drone Video Experience

Choose this private Cartagena photoshoot if you want professional vacation photos, optional drone video, and a relaxed content session in some of the city’s most photogenic locations. This is a good fit for couples, solo travelers, families, friends, proposals, celebrations, and content creators who want high-quality memories from Cartagena without the stress of planning the shoot alone.

Professional Photos in Cartagena’s Most Colorful Settings

Cartagena is one of the most photogenic cities in Latin America, with colorful colonial streets, balconies, plazas, murals, tropical light, and Caribbean scenery. This private photography experience helps you capture your trip with a professional photographer in locations such as the Walled City, Getsemaní, Bocagrande, or selected beach areas.

The session is designed around your style, location, and group. Whether you want romantic couple photos, solo travel portraits, family memories, lifestyle content, or social media visuals, the photographer will guide you with poses, angles, and location suggestions so the experience feels natural and easy.

You can choose between a standard camera-only photoshoot or an upgraded option that includes drone footage, subject to weather, wind, rain, airspace permissions, and location restrictions.

Experience Options

• Camera Only: Includes a private photoshoot and 20 edited high-resolution digital photos.
• Drone + Camera: Includes 20 edited high-resolution digital photos plus a 5-minute edited horizontal drone video.

What's included?

• 1.5-hour private photography session.
• Professional photographer or drone operator, depending on the selected package.
• 20 edited high-resolution digital photos.
• 5-minute edited horizontal video with the Drone + Camera package.
• Location coordination in areas such as the Old City, Getsemaní, Bocagrande, or selected beach areas.
• Basic posing guidance and location suggestions during the session.
• Digital delivery within 5 to 7 business days via Google Drive or WeTransfer.

Not included:

• Transportation to or from the meeting location.
• Makeup, hair styling, outfits, accessories, or wardrobe styling.
• Additional edited images beyond the 20 included photos.
• Extended shooting time beyond the included 1.5-hour session.
• Entrance fees, private location rentals, venue permits, or special access fees.
• Tour guide services or historical explanations during the session.

Schedule

1. Availability: Daily, subject to photographer or drone operator availability.
2. Session length: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
3. Recommended morning window: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM is strongly recommended to avoid intense heat, crowds, and harsh light.
4. Golden-hour option: Late afternoon around 4:00 PM may also work well, depending on location, weather, and sunset timing.
5. Meeting location: Confirmed after booking according to your selected area and preferred shoot style.
6. Delivery: Edited photos and video, when included, are delivered digitally within 5 to 7 business days.

Session time, meeting point, route, drone operation, lighting, delivery timing, and final creative flow may vary depending on weather, crowds, location access, drone permissions, airspace restrictions, and photographer availability.

Important Information

1. Best time to shoot: Early morning is strongly recommended to avoid Cartagena’s intense heat and reduce the number of people in the background. The ideal start time is usually between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
2. Golden hour: Late afternoon around 4:00 PM can also work well for softer light, depending on the selected location and weather.
3. Group size: The base price is valid for up to 2 people. Up to 4 people can be included in the same session. For groups of more than 4, please contact us directly for a custom quote.
4. Drone conditions: Drone flights are weather-dependent and subject to wind, rain, airspace permissions, local restrictions, and safety decisions. Drone footage cannot be guaranteed if conditions are not safe or permitted.
5. Locations: Available locations may include Old City, Getsemaní, Bocagrande, or selected beach areas. Final location is coordinated after booking based on your preferred style and selected package.
6. Outfit change: You may bring one outfit change if desired, but changing locations or changing time must fit within the 1.5-hour session.
7. Comfort: Wear comfortable shoes if the session involves walking through the Old City or Getsemaní. Cartagena streets can be hot, uneven, and crowded.
8. Editing: The session includes 20 edited high-resolution photos. Additional edited images may be available upon request for an extra cost.
9. Delivery: Final files are delivered through Google Drive or WeTransfer within 5 to 7 business days.
10. Service type: This is a photo and video service only. Transportation, guide services, makeup, hair, outfits, and styling are not included.
11. Cancellation policy: Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the scheduled session time. Late cancellations, late arrivals, and no-shows may be non-refundable.

Related Experiences

If you want to combine your photoshoot with a deeper city experience, you may also like our private Cartagena walking tour or the private Cartagena city tour.

FAQ

How long does the photoshoot last?

The session lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

How many edited photos are included?

The session includes 20 edited high-resolution digital photos. Additional edited images may be available upon request for an extra cost.

Is drone footage included?

Drone footage is included only if you select the Drone + Camera package. This option includes 20 edited photos plus a 5-minute edited horizontal drone video, subject to weather, airspace permissions, and safety conditions.

Can drone footage be guaranteed?

No. Drone flights depend on wind, rain, local restrictions, airspace permissions, and safety decisions. If conditions are not suitable, the drone portion may need to be adjusted or restricted.

Where can the session take place?

Possible locations include the Old City, Getsemaní, Bocagrande, or selected beach areas. The final meeting point and route are coordinated after booking.

What is the best time for photos in Cartagena?

Early morning, usually between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, is strongly recommended because there is less heat, fewer crowds, and softer light. Late afternoon around 4:00 PM can also work well for golden-hour photos.

How many people are included?

The base price is valid for up to 2 people. Up to 4 people can be included in the same session. For groups of more than 4, please contact us directly for a custom quote.

Can I change outfits during the session?

Yes. You may bring one outfit change if desired, as long as it fits within the 1.5-hour session time and the selected location allows it.

When will I receive my photos and video?

Edited files are delivered digitally within 5 to 7 business days via Google Drive or WeTransfer.

Is transportation included?

No. Transportation to and from the meeting location is not included. This is a photography and video service only.