Happy to have happy clients by showing them the heart and soul of the amazing city of old and modern Athens under fun, friendly and expert photographic guidance! Andy Coulson The end of a superb day in #Athens with Vasilis from #photowalksinathens - I've seen some amazing things, learned a lot about #Greece, #History, and [...]
Thousands of Athenians gather at Athens’ Central Market, “Varvakios” on the night of Sunday 26 February to purchase Lenten food. If you find yourself in Athens these days be sure to visit and photograph Athens’ Central Market, “Varvakios”. This chaotic, colorful market in Athens is a magnet for photographers. [...]
Seeing the Acropolis is essential and the epitome of a visit to Athens. The monument of Parthenon on top of the Acropolis hill, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument [...]
GREEN Green is the most restful color for the human eye. It's the universal color of nature as well as represents fertility, rebirth and freedom. Bright green can be uplifting while dark green evokes a mental picture of a pine forest. Street signs are painted a metallic green background contrasted with white letters because the combination [...]
One of our popular stops on our “Athens Half Day Photo Marathon” The history of the impressive building of the Hellenic Parliament is intimately linked to the history of the Modern Greek state. Initially, the building served as the palace of Kings Otto and George I. It became the Parliament and Senate building a hundred [...]
Kandylakia are small shrines built alongside Greek roads to commemorate those who have died in a traffic accident, or by those who have survived a potentially fatal accident. They are made of concrete, stone, metal or wood and often take the shape of a little church. They hold Orthodox Christian icons, in addition to oil [...]
Athens is a wonderful city to walk around no matter the weather! Τhe Athenian light never seems to lose its beauty. It is still there in the winter months, bright as always but somewhat sweeter reviving the winter colors. The usually –but not always- mild temperatures will have you wanting to walk the city and [...]
Greece lies outspread fair and sunshiny in floods of light, for there is the sun and daylight in her literature and art. Homer does not allow us to forget that the sun shone,--nor Phidias, nor the Parthenon. Henry David Thoreau
Repetition in our mundane daily lives can be boring. Repeating patterns however, add life, zeal and impact to an image. Patterns are to photography, what rhythm is to music. Repeating patterns, if captured the right way, strengthen an image. By repeating patterns, you make your composition more powerful. There are basically three ‘things’ that can [...]
Happy clients’ review on Trip Advisor
Happy clients’ review on Trip Advisor
“An amazing tour one shouldn't miss” We had a fabulous time doing this tour with Vasilis. He showed us all the top spots in Athens to photograph, along with teaching and showing us all about our cameras. We were all enthusiastic armature photographers and the techniques he taught us were amazing and educational. He was [...]