BEHIND THE CAMERA
“The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!”
― Ansel Adams
My ambition is to follow in the footsteps of great photographers of the past, while making use of modern technology to portray the world in its unique and wonderful ways. Whether it is photographing magnificent buildings, ever-changing valleys or the wonders of nature, I am always amazed at the feeling you get when you have captured an image which is truly personal and unique. After relocating from Athens, the capital city of Greece, to a small village with a population of less than 100 people, nature’s splendor has become a significant part of everyday life and of course, photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography has become a true passion for me in the last 6 years, ever since I borrowed my brother's small mirrorless camera and discovered the possibilities of taking and editing images on a different level. Since then I have never looked back, photography has become a journey through the immense knowledge that can be acquired on the subject, and the endless perspectives from which it can be approached. Living in Zagori, one of the most extraordinary rural areas in Greece nestled in the mountains of Northern Pindus, my photography has taken a step closer to home. When your home is situated practically inside nature, you gradually realise that beauty can be found in the smallest of things, be it a frozen pond or the chirping of a bird in the yard, senses begin to experience their surroundings in an entirely different way.
PAST LIFE
Before picking up a camera and deciding to pursue a career in photography however, I was fascinated by the arts of sound and music. From the age of 16, I began producing electronic music on an amateur level, and by the age of 22 had released a few EPs and become the co-manager of a small online record label based in Athens, Greece. During the same period I attended university in the U.K. and acquired a BA in Music Management, Branding & Promotion from Buckinghamshire University and an MBM Master's in Business Management from the University of Sunderland. My academic career continued when I returned to Greece where I attended the SAE Technology Group of Athens, acquiring a degree in Sound Engineering while also taking lessons in music composition and piano. My fascination for sound and music has not withered, however photography has taken over the reigns as my great passion, even though it is the only one I haven't studied formally. After working in sales and marketing in the electronics and naval industries for 3 years, I decided to make my passion into a career and pursue photography professionally.