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Posters & postcards from “Unseen Thessaloniki”


Posters
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postcards from “Unseen Thessaloniki “

Ever since I completed “Unseen Thessaloniki”, it has been on my mind to offer not only limited edition fine art prints, but also some more affordable options. So, it is my pleasure to be able to offer you quality posters from any picture that is part of the series, as well as a postcard set that contains all the pictures with a brief text on their back! 

The posters’ dimensions are 30x40cm (11,8″x15,7″) and they are printed on 130gr opaline paper. Perfect on any wall, or as a gift to a fellow photography lover! 

  • “unseen Thessaloniki” posters

  • “unseen Thessaloniki” posters

The postcards come in a set of nine, featuring all the pictures in the series, matched with a brief description on their back. Their size is 12x12cm (4,7″x4,7″) and they are printed on 300gr opaline paper. Such a cute gift idea!

  • unseen thessaloniki-postcard closeup
  • unseen thessaloniki-postcard set
  • unseen thessaloniki-postcard set

See all the images in the series here. If you are interested in a poster or postcard from any other image in my portfolio, please send me a message with your inquiry. 

As always, limited edition, signed and numbered prints, on archival quality fine art paper are available, in three editions and sizes:

Editions of 15, 30×30 cm (11.8″x11.8″)

Editions of 7, 50×50 cm (19.7″x19.7″)

Editions of 5, 75x75cm (29.5″x29.5″)

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photoshoot at Bensousan Han and exhibition

Recently I saw that there was an open call for a local photography contest. The subject was one of Thessaloniki’s oldest buildings, called Bensousan Han (about 200 years old).  It used to be a han, think of it as a bed-and-breakfast, only you could bring your horse too. Recently the building has been given a new life as a cultural space, where many of the city’s events take place. I first visited some years ago to see a theatrical play and instantly fell in love, wishing I could someday make a photoshoot there.

So, when I read about the contest, I jumped with excitement! Photographers were invited to participate in the contest by organizing a half-hour photoshoot anywhere inside the building. Each photographer could submit one picture to the contest. All the pictures will be exhibited inside the building on December 14th, when the names of the winners will also be announced. 

I spent a couple of days trying to come up with an idea that could be easily executed in half an hour but also be relevant to the buildings character as much as possible. I asked Katerina, who is an actress I played with during my theater days, to come model for me and she excitedly said yes. So, on the day of the photoshoot we met a bit early to discuss the idea and talk about my photoshoot process, so we could make the most out of those precious thirty minutes. 

dreams expand
dreams expand

Katerina really rose to the occasion and immediately got into character and nailed her pose (she is a great actress after all), so my job was fairly easy. My original idea changed as I started to shoot and I decided to go with what made more sense in terms of mood and colour. 

I spent quite some time editing it and of course I would have loved it if I had another thirty minutes for the shoot, but on the other hand I enjoyed the challenge and the opportunity. I even had about five minutes get a couple more shots with Katerina, just for fun! 

  • portrait of Katerina
    portrait of Katerina
  • portrait of Katerina
    portrait of Katerina

I am really looking forward to the exhibition! 

UPDATE: I am so honoured that my photo won the first place! A big thank you to the jurors for picking me and to the sponsors for their nice gifts!