Manolis is a photographer originated from Leros island, Greece. Born in 1995, discovered his passion for photography when he came of age. Having been involved in photography on a professional level, going through various genres, what fascinates him most is street and documentary photography and photojournalism.
Through his photography, he seeks comedy, imagination, contrast, highlighting emotions, several times trying to convey some social messages. He feels that the world is transformed when you look through the lens, while he sees the camera as a weapon that instead of bullets shoots the truth. He himself has attended several photography seminars. He has been awarded in various national and international competitions and his work has been published in print and online magazines. At the same time, he has participated in exhibitions in Greece and abroad. He strongly believes in the impact of being in a good mood while shooting and seizes every opportunity to hit the streets whenever he can.
Publication and Awards
- Honorable Mention in People Photography, IMACRES Awards 2022
- ''Photographos'' magazine issue No 282
- 1st Place "Your Best Moment 2023", Kodak Moments Greece
- TOP 150 Street Photographer, 8th 35 Awards 2023
- 3rd Place "Your Best Photo 2023", Photonet Magazine
- Balkanium magazine - Harapides of Pagoneri
- Progressive Street - Stories from the world - A Legacy on Strings
- Photonet Magazine issue No 244
- LensCulture Critics' Choice 2024, Editors' Pick
- 100 Great Photographers of the Year, 9th 35 Awards
- Best Street Photographer of the Year, 9th 35 Awards
- Urban Photo Awards 2024 Finalist
Exhibitions
- 4th Chania International photography Festival, Crete, Greece 2021
- ''Fine Art'', collective exhibition, Blank Wall Gallery, Athens, Greece 2021
- Εν Κινήσει vol 3'', collective exhibition, Athens, Greece 2022
- 5th Chania International Photography Festival, Crete, Greece 2022
- ''Momentary Lapse of A Shutter'', collective exhibition, TAF, Athens, Greece 2023
- "Portrait", International Photography Exhibition, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Glasgow, Scotland 2024
- ImageNation Paris Exhibition, Street Sans Frontières, Galerie Joseph Le Palais, Paris, France, 24-26 May 2024
- "Based on True Stories", collective exhibition, TAF, Athens, Greece 2024
- Venice Photo Lab 6th Exhibition, Palazzetto Tito, Venice, Italy, 12-20 October 2024
