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Andrea & Adam’s Wedding at Royal Chase

13 May 2016

When both the bride and groom come from a Greek-Cypriot background, you know the celebrations will not be quiet, and guests invited to attend Andrea and Adam’s wedding at Twelve Apostles Orthodox church certainly got into the spirit. Even though I was with the couple from the time they were preparing until well into the night, the happiness generated by the couple, their family and friends infused me with energy and made it an enjoyable experience for me as well. See more…

Country Club Hotel

12 Apr 2016

The Country Club Hotel from rising group of Across Hotels, is on the Central Greek mainland, in a lovely small village called Mikro Chorio, surrounded by mountains and forests. If you did not know you were in Greece, you could almost picture yourself as in the Swiss Alps or a Colorado ski resort, as the hotel has the atmosphere of a luxurious lodge. The red and green interior echoes the natural landscape, while the panelled wood ceilings, stone walls and roaring fireplaces are reminiscent of a ski chalet.

The Ukrainian wedding of Olesya and Oleksandr Melnychuk.

18 Feb 2016

The Ukrainian wedding of Oleksandr and Olesya’s took place in London. It is always such a pleasure to photograph events from different cultures and this celebration was not an exception. The sense of family and love was very strong and the traditional Ukrainian ceremonies and practices made for such a special day – we feel so grateful to have been a part of it. See more…

Baptism at St Winefride’s Roman Catholic church in Kew

14 Feb 2016

The sun was shining to make it a gorgeous day for Fiona’s baptism at Our Lady of Loreto and St Winefride’s in Kew. The Roman Catholic church’s light, bright interior was a fantastic backdrop for christening images, and we enjoyed shooting some of the church’s details before the guest of honour arrived and the service began. See more…

Birthday Celebration at Mayfair Hotel, London

12 Feb 2016

A birthday celebration at Mayfair Hotel, London See more…

A Wedding in Kassandra, Greece

31 Jan 2016

As much as I love working in London, getting the opportunity to work abroad is a fantastic treat, especially in my home-country Greece where I’m usually moving for the summertime. So it was with enormous excitement that this lovely couple chose us for their wedding.

She was a classically beautiful bride in her strapless sweetheart wedding gown with a fabulously full ruffled skirt. The pure white dress was offset sensationally by her bridesmaids, whom she had chosen vivid purple strapless dresses for, and her matron of honour, who wore hot pink. The gardens were full of purple and white flowers, and we had a lot of fun taking shots before the bride, her family, and friends made their way to the church on foot, accompanied by musicians and merriment. See more…

Birthday celebration at the Connaught Hotel

12 Jan 2016

Georgina & Evros’ Greek-Cypriot Wedding

02 Jan 2016

In Greek-Cypriot weddings, some couples adapt customs to fit their more modern lives while others, like Georgina and Evros, retain many elements of their heritage and celebrate their wedding day in a thoroughly traditional manner. Modern or traditional, every couple is unique, which makes our job varied and enjoyable.

Our day started at Georgina’s home, as her seven bridesmaids helped her get ready for her big day, with the preparation of the bride and groom being almost as important as the wedding ceremony itself. See more…

Room Seasons

02 Oct 2015

Room Seasons products have that extra quality and stylisation that every creator loves. Nicolas and Damien founders of the company are two talented professionals who studied together at the internationally acclaimed Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon France. It was a pleasure for me to work with them and in their London based newly formed company. I was able to capture the essence of the business via wonderful closeup meal shots, full of lovely textures and vibrant colours. Room Seasons provides room service food for 3 and 4 star hotels. See more…

Nimia & Albert’s Love Gallery

09 Sep 2015

Forget Paris! When it comes to Europe’s most romantic city it is London all the way. Just look at these incredible shots from Nimia and Albert’s visit here in London. The newlyweds flew from Miami en route of their honeymoon! They booked me for a professional photo shoot in London, to celebrating their wedding by posing around famous streets and sights.

A Day in the Life of a Wedding Photographer

03 Sep 2015

This article is a description of a working day, it will explain the thought processes and preparation required and that goes into making your special day as perfect as you deserve.

As children, we all imagined ourselves as doctors, famous singers, rock stars, celebs, country leaders, lawyers, teachers, and so on. We would built scenarios about how great we would be at what we do and how we changed the world.

Of all the jobs on Earth, I have never heard anyone dreaming of becoming a wedding professional photographer! I believe it is a slightly underestimated job but I can assure you it is one of the most fascinating ones, if I have a saying on this! Yes, it is a lot of difficult job, but it is really worth every bit of it. See more…

Greek-Cypriot Wedding of Christalla & Chris

20 Aug 2015

The weather was perfect for Christalla and Chris’ wedding at Orsett Hall, so Chris sat outside in the sunshine while his koumbaro performed the traditional wedding-day shave. At the end of his preparations, the groom looked as smooth as James Bond in his black dinner jacket, flanked by his groomsmen as they made their way to the church. While one team was busy at Chris’ house, another was at Christalla’s, capturing her preparations which included the stolisma that is Greek-Cypriot customary. It wasn’t immediately apparent on the day but, looking back at the images during editing, it is surprising how similar the three beautiful sisters look!

Following ceremony at St Demetrios Orthodox Church in Edmonton, where Father John and Father Evangelos graciously allowed us to capture the wedding, everyone departed for the Orsett Hall reception. The private gardens looked gorgeous in the sunshine, and we made the most of the setting to capture portraits of the newlyweds and group shots with their family and friends. See more…

Birthday event at Sumosan Twiga

12 Aug 2015

An embroidery Vyshyvanka themed party at Sumosan Twiga, London.

The Wedding of Alexandra & Tom in Chelsea

16 Jul 2015

On a lovely summer day we were fortunate enough to capture this lovely wedding, held at the Chelsea Town Hall in London. It was an emotional afternoon full of happiness for all. Alexandra was an absolute vision; in a 1950’s style lace belted dress, with a glistening hairpin and striking red suede ankle strapped stiletto shoes. Whilst Tom looked ultra dapper in a full 3 piece navy blue suit. It was wonderful catching the moments of Tom, knowing that Alexandra was slipped behind the corner, where he could not see. It was a wonderful service held at the Chelsea Registry Office (in non-coincidentally the ‘Brydon Room’), with about 20 family guests. The pale yellow room, with large ornate gold mirrors and crystal chandeliers made a wonderful backdrop for the wedding ceremony. The celebrant was light hearted and made the service well suited to Alexandra and Tom’s carefree and vibrant personalities. We loved catching the emotion in the room, including some beautiful tears from Tom’s father, on exchanging of the rings.

Alexandra and Tom were an absolutely stunning couple. Here is some of our favourites shots from their wedding. We wish them all the very best for their many years of marriage to come. See more…

Themed Children’s Birthday | The Soho Hotel, London

12 Jul 2015

“Summer In Our Hearts” by Erietta Vordoni | Riflemaker

28 Jun 2015

Erietta Vordoni’s opening exhibition “Summer in Our Hearts” organised by Pandora Harrop. The inspirational artwork of Erietta Vordoni exhibited from 25th to 30th of June in one of the oldest (1712) public buildings in London, the Riflemaker Gallery.
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12 different types of wedding photographers

18 Jun 2015

Wedding photographers are a breed apart. But did you know that there are many sub-species within this group, all with their own distinctive habits? Even wildlife presenter David Attenborough would be fascinated to study these strange, wild creatures out in the field.

A Session in City’s Sights

17 Jun 2015

This couple were in London’s City and wanted something special to remember being here together. What better idea than to have a session with each other, around some of city’s most exclusive landmarks and streets or tourists attractions and sights. The day was grey and of what many would call miserable, however the colour of the sky added nothing but further depth to the imagery, making that couple stand out dramatically.

Here are some of my favourites shots. See more…

London Love Gallery | A lovely family’s session

20 May 2015

American visitor M was so excited by her visit to London, that she wanted to capture the occasion with a professional photo shoot in London. We choose our locations for a London Love Gallery with great care, making sure our images are an accurate reflection of their London experience and not merely a generic collection of images.

M had fallen in love with the refined, fancy side of the city, so we chose settings like Tower Bridge, Hyde Park and the See more…

Melissa’s Ukrainian Christening in London

14 May 2015

While we often capture other type of baptisms, a Ukrainian Christening is less “typical” for us, and it was a real treat to be asked to record the event, especially with a family so warm and lovely as this one. See more…

Anna & Christos’ Wedding in Birmingham and Leicester

06 May 2015

Anna and Christos’ wedding in Birmingham and Leicester was a delight to capture. We started from Anna’s bridal preparation at her family house in Leicester. In true Cypriot style, we were welcomed into an abundant home buzzing with family and friends of all ages. It was a beautiful wedding day and made for a great setting for shots of our bride, Anna. We did our usual close ups but my favourite was capturing Anna getting ready in her parents bedroom and having her mother and fathers wedding photo in the shot with her.

An Engagement Session at Verulamium Park St Albans

28 Apr 2015

V and I knew their wedding day, which we were the professionals for and which you can see here, was going to be as much about the bringing together of their Greek-Cypriot and Indian families as it was about celebrating their marriage. Having an engagement session was a great opportunity for them to put aside the stress of wedding planning and simply enjoy being together.

The couple was a joy to work with. We took these images in Verulamium Park in St Albans, and around some landmarks of this Hertfordshire’s historic city. See more…

Christening at the Holy Cross’ Greek cathedral in London

15 Mar 2015

Christening is one of the most major mysteries in the Orthodox Christian Church and it makes a great opportunity for the child’s family to gather and celebrate together the entrance of the child to the body of the church. For this reason, the value of beautiful, high-quality shots is great as these will be kept as a milestone of the child’s greatest moments for the years to come.

As professionals with many years of experience in events and celebrations, we were delighted to be hired for the shooting of Sean Evangelos Toma’s baptism. The ceremony took place at the Greek cathedral of the Holy Cross See more…

Lan Tschirky | Ethnic Chic collection

28 Feb 2015

Inspired from traditional pattern and design of Vietnamese ethnic minorities and combined with modern fashion design, the Vietnamese-Swiss fashion designer, Lan Tschirky has released “Ethnic Chic” Collection. The material to make this collection was handmade entirely by artisans from high mountains in Northern Vietnam. The brocade pattern with the contemporary textile creates the luxury look but remains still as clothing that is wearable by consumers. See more…

Melissa & Alex | Wedding at Banking Hall, City

17 Feb 2015

London is one of the most photogenic cities in the world. Where better, then, for Melissa and Alex to have their session after their wedding at Banking Hall City. See more…

Aphrodite & Constantinos’ Wedding in Athens

01 Feb 2015

Here is a summer wedding I’ve captured in Athens. The lovely couple chose their homeland as they wanted to ensure their special day was infused with unmistakable Greek flavour. Constantinos lives in Milan and Aphrodite resides in Lausanne. The couple met in the Italian capital when Aphrodite moved there to study. See more…

Makeover by Nek & the De Vallenger team London

26 Jan 2015

Makeover Photoshoot in London by Nek Vardikos – Everyone of any age should have a professional portrait of himself/herself. Nek is an authentic photographer working for more than 18 years. Using his great experience in portraiture he can produce a beautiful photo-gallery of yourself. Whether it is for professional use or just a personal Makeover, he always pride himself on giving 110% quality and professionalism.

Why is quality interior photos so important?

04 Jan 2015

Excellent images are crucial for your business. People process images faster than words, meaning that the images on your website are what potential guests will base their first impressions on. If you don’t capture their attention with your images it doesn’t matter how good your services or how convincing your words, they will quickly move on. Different sides of a building may require different types of light to show them at their best. For example, direct sunlight on a bright day could make the facade of your B&B, apartment or hotel look amazing, or it could cast hard shadows and give a terrible result, in which case it would be better to shoot at a different time of day. See more…

Common mistakes when shooting interiors & exteriors | Tips & Examples

11 Dec 2014

Here is some examples and common mistakes when shooting interiors and exteriors.
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Sam Trickett | Poker WPT Magazine

07 Nov 2014

Inspired by street and culture, Shoreditch’s American bar and restaurant Far Rockaway is considered to be the freshest place in Shoreditch with an ambiance that boasts a perfect combination of urban art and unique creativity. I recently had the opportunity to carry out portrait photos for Poker the official WPT Magazine with the famous poker player, Sam Trickett. Taking photos entails an intricate amount of altering lighting for each shot. Each image that is captured requires its unique adjustment of lighting in order to be able to grasp the wholeness of the picture in real life and transfer it onto the photograph. An essential part of making a editorial and lifestyle photos as authentic as possible is making the subject feel comfortable and at ease. See more…

Christina and Gavin’s Wedding in London

06 Nov 2014

Christina and Gavin’s wedding in London was a grand affair and an absolute pleasure to capture. With Bride’s preparation being held at Corinthia Hotel in Central London, the wedding ceremony at the beautiful St Brides Church in the City, and the reception in an exquisitely decorated private home in Chelsea, these were both such intricate venues to capture the special moments. See more…

Halloween Kids Party at Mark’s Club, Mayfair

12 Oct 2014

Agatha & Christos’ Greek-Cypriot Wedding

11 Sep 2014

Agatha and Christos’ Cypriot Wedding at Sopwell House in Hertfordshire.

Children’s Party at Annabel’s

13 Aug 2014

Venetian Masquerade | A styled-shoot at Danson House Kent

16 Jul 2014

It is always a treat to collaborate with other wedding vendors on a styled shoot. It gives us the opportunity to showcase our skills and creativity, possibly developing an idea which germinated during an actual wedding, or by developing something new and dramatic, as with this Danson House wedding styled-shoot.

Venetian masquerade carnival masks were first worn around 700 years ago, with mask makers (Mascereri) being officially recognised as master craftsmen in 1436. Though an important part of Venetian society during the Renaissance, the popularity of the masquerade ball in England didn’t reach its height until the latter half of the 1700s – around the same time Danson House was built.

A wedding in Birmingham | Eleni & Bradley

13 Jul 2014

It is a pleasure to work in the National Motorcycle Museum as we did for Eleni and Bradley who had their beautiful wedding in Birmingham. The theme for the wedding was classically romantic, with a pure white colour scheme given sparkle with a liberal application of crystals and diamonds. We had a team at Eleni’s house to capture the fun and emotion of her Greek-Cypriot stolisma tradition. See more…

Alexandra & Anastasios | From Mülheim to Pelion, Greece

30 Jun 2014

A wedding in the beautiful Pelion mountain in the Greek Midland. Here is some of my favourite pages of Alexandra and Anastasio’s wedding album. See more…

Photo of an invitation of an Orthodox Bar Mitzvah

Uri’s Orthodox Bar Mitzvah at Od Yosef Hai

25 May 2014

There is nothing like the atmosphere of a bar mitzvah celebration. Its religious significance is important, while the following reception can be like a great celebration, the concentration of teenagers creates an atmosphere similar to a school prom. It’s sweet, endearing, and always a lot of fun.

Everyone, especially a teenager, can feel awkward when they are the centre of attention. Uri, however, was poised and calm during our service of bar and bat mitzvah photography carrying out his responsibilities with gravitas and maturity that made his parents proud. See more…

Fairway Hotel London

21 May 2014

It is our role to create professional hotel images that allow potential guests to imagine themselves in the picture, waking up after a sound night’s sleep in the comfortable bed, relaxing in the lounge with their favourite drink, or soaking limbs weary from an exciting day of sightseeing in the bath. Small family run hotels like the Fairway in London have to work hard to compete with larger, well-known chains, so when the owner asked me to take his B & B photos, I was happy to oblige.

One of the main challenges of this kind of work is creating a complete image of the room to allow guests to mentally step inside. Including all of a room’s features without creating any wide angle distortion requires skill and specialist lenses. I relied on my Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L and the EF 11-24mm f/4L full frame lenses to do these charming bedrooms justice, applying my experience to edit the perspective lines to minimise any distortion resulting from the wide-angle lense. See more…

A Christening at Greek Church Holy Trinity & St.Luke

Christening at Greek Church Of Holy Trinity & St Luke Birmingham

20 May 2014

Images from a lovely christening at the Greek orthodox church of Holy Trinity & St Luke in Birmingham. See more…

Fatma & Omer | A Wedding at Hylands House

19 May 2014

We had a wonderful day filming Fatma and Omer’s wedding at Hylands House. The couple had chosen to spend their entire day in this gorgeous wedding venue in Chelmsford, and we were on hand to film them as they spent their last single hours, exchanged vows, and celebrated their newlywed status with their family and friends.

A Hylands House wedding has all the elements required to make a film maker or photographer extremely happy. The light, the proportions of the rooms and the beautiful decor with its intricate detail all come together into a cameraman’s perfect venue. Fatma was the most beautiful woman in Chelmsford when she glided down the elegant staircase to where her father was waiting to escort her to the ceremony, which the couple had chosen to hold in the elaborately decorated Banqueting Room. The luxurious red and gold decor were perfect for a Turkish wedding, while the enormous windows filled the room with flattering natural light.