Athens based Photographer specializing in advertising, architectural, fashion and fine art photography. Works both in and outside the borders and collaborates with many renowned international advertising agencies. His professional work has received many awards. Has shared his experience and expertise through teaching. Enjoys the exchange of creative ideas and new collaborations.

Education

• B.A. (Hons) Communication Design, North East London Polytechnic (University of East London), 1975-1978
• M.A. in Photography, Bournemouth University, 1978-1980

Working experience

Works in advertising with the leading advertising agencies for the past 32 years. Maintains his own studio in Athens, one of the best equipped with the latest technology.

Awards

• Cannes Gold lion award for the Silk Cut minced meat campaign with Adel Saatchi & Saatchi, 1992
• International Astrid Awards, New York, Gold Award for Silk Cut minced meat, 1993
• Gold Hermes at the Greek Advertising Festival for Lacoste campaign with Solid, 1995
• International Astrid Awards, New York, Finalist Award for Kerastase Specifique, 1995

Client List

Coca Cola, Athenian Brewery, Nestlé, Buondi, Nescafé, Metaxa, Fage, Kanakis, Olympos, Amita, Philip Morris (Marlboro), Silk Cut, Camel Cigarettes, Winston, Prince, Toyota, BMW, Lancia, Alpha Bank, National Bank of Greece, Piraeus Bank, Lacoste, L’Oréal, Sony, Carlsberg, EZA Brewery, MacDonald’s, Johnnie Walker, Ballantine’s, Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, and most Greek wineries such as Argyros, Boutari, Fountis, Hatzimichalis, Papagiannakos, Papantonis, Semeli, Sgouridis, Skouras, Tetramythos, Vassiliou.

Teaching Experience

• Designed in collaboration with other professionals the TEI Athens Photographic Department, 1984
• Teacher at Papantonopoulos School of Photography, 1987
• Head of studies at Stavrakos School of Photography, 1994-1996