When words become unclear,
I shall focus with photographs.
When images become inadequate, 
I shall be content with silence.

Ansel Adams
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Black and White Fine Art photographer based in Greece

Bio


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​Awards
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Born in Piraeus. Since high school, photography has been my hobby, later became my part-time profession. I studied graphic design in Athens. Alongside my studies I started working as a freelance photojournalist. In 1990 I established the creative bureau GDI STUDIO in Piraeus providing graphic design services. Member of the International Association of Art. 

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  • 2021    Honorable mention, International Photography awards (IPA), Social Distancing
 
  • 2020    Group photo exhibition, EUGENIDES FOUNDATION, Athens, Greece
 
  • 2019    Honorable mention, London International Creative Competition, Photography-Professional Category​
  • 2019    Honorable mention, Monochrome PHOTOGRAPHY awards, Architecture Category​
  • 2019    Theme Shortlist, The Motif Collective, Portrait Category
 
  • 2019    Group photo exhibition, Antiparos International Photo Festival, Antiparos island, Greece
  • 2019    Group photo exhibition, "Bomb Shelter of Adamas Modern Gallery, Milos island, Greece

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  • 2018    Honorable mention, MONOVISIONS AWARDS 2018, People Category
  • 2018    Selected winner, MyBlueEurope photo competition
  • 2018    Honorable mention, International Photography awards (IPA), People Category
  • 2018    Theme shortlist, The Motif Collective, Sunrise and Sunset Theme
 
  • 2018    Group photo exhibition, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Athens Greece
  • 2018    Group photo exhibition “Monochrome”, Blank Wall Gallery, Athens Greece
 

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  • 2017    Selected winner, Canon Professional Network (CPN), Editor’s Choice 2017 
  • 2017    Selected winner, Gaia photo contest, Athens Greece
  • 2017    Honorable mention, Monochrome PHOTOGRAPHY awards, Nature Category
  • 2017    Honorable mention, Monochrome PHOTOGRAPHY awards, People Category
  • 2017    Theme Shortlist, The Motif Collective, Black and white Category
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  • 2017    Group photo exhibition,  “The Curated Fridge Show”, Boston USA
  • 2017    Group photo exhibition “Monochrome”, Blank Wall Gallery, Athens Greece
 
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  • 2016    Honorable mention, International Photography awards (IPA)
  • 2016    First prize, Personal Portfolio, Moscow International Foto awards (MIFA)
  • 2016    First prize, Personal Portfolio, Public moments awards​
 
  • 2016    Group photo exhibition, Hellenic American Union
  • 2016    Group photo exhibition “Monochrome”, Blank Wall Gallery, Athens Greece
  • 2016    Solo photography exhibition “Sea-e-scapes of Greece. 2014-2016. The years of crisis”,
                           e30 art space, Athens Greece