I am Emmanuel Simantirakis, a Montreal-based photographer specializing in portraiture, product photography, and events. I blend creativity with technical skill, leveraging natural and artificial light to create compelling moods for commercial projects and meaningful life moments. I value clear communication and collaboration with clients and teams to deliver images that meet objectives. Over my career I’ve worked in studios and on location, from freelance shoots to corporate settings. I’m proficient with Photoshop and Lightroom and stay curious to tell stories through photography that resonates with audiences.…

Emmanuel Simantirakis

I am Emmanuel Simantirakis, a Montreal-based photographer specializing in portraiture, product photography, and events. I blend creativity with technical skill, leveraging natural and artificial light to create compelling moods for commercial projects and meaningful life moments. I value clear communication and collaboration with clients and teams to deliver images that meet objectives. Over my career I’ve worked in studios and on location, from freelance shoots to corporate settings. I’m proficient with Photoshop and Lightroom and stay curious to tell stories through photography that resonates with audiences.…

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I am Emmanuel Simantirakis, a Montreal-based photographer specializing in portraiture, product photography, and events. I blend creativity with technical skill, leveraging natural and artificial light to create compelling moods for commercial projects and meaningful life moments. I value clear communication and collaboration with clients and teams to deliver images that meet objectives.

Over my career I’ve worked in studios and on location, from freelance shoots to corporate settings. I’m proficient with Photoshop and Lightroom and stay curious to tell stories through photography that resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

Team Leader Associate/Facilitator/Trainer at Amazon
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Led operations with a team of leaders at Amazon's DXT5 delivery station; served as the primary facilitator for the driver training program in English and French.
Photoshop Technician at Photo Porcelain Domenic
April 1, 2010 - March 1, 2020
Performed photo retouching and editing using Photoshop to support production workflows.
Owner / Operator at Lazio Photo Studio
March 1, 1998 - April 1, 2010
Portraiture, event, commercial, product and studio photography; proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom.
Freelance Photographer at Freelance Photographer, Montreal
March 1, 1985 - March 1, 1997
Specializing in portraiture, commercial, event and product photography.
Photographer at Freelance Photographer
March 1, 1985 - March 1, 1997
Specializing in portraiture, commercial, event and product photography across Montreal markets.
Photo Shop Technician at Photo Porcelain Domenic
April 1, 2010 - March 1, 2020
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed
March 1, 1985 - March 1, 1997
Specializing in portraiture, commercial, event and product photography.
Freelance Photographer at Freelance
March 1, 1985 - March 1, 1997
Specializing in portraiture, commercial, event and product photography for diverse clients and projects.

Education

Certificate of Marketing at Concordia University, Montreal
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Certificate of Photography at School of Modern Photography, New Jersey
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Photography Certificate at Winona International School (photography), Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Certificate of Marketing at Concordia University, Montreal
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Certificate of Photography at School of Modern Photography, New Jersey
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Certificate at Winona International School (photography), Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Certificate of Marketing at Concordia University, Montreal
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Certificate of Photography at School of Modern Photography, New Jersey
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Winona International School (photography) at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Certificate of Marketing at Concordia University, Montreal
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Certificate of Photography at School of Modern Photography, New Jersey
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Certificate at Winona International School (photography), Chicago
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Qualifications

Photography award
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Professional Photographers of America (print competition)
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Certificate of Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Certificate of Photography
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Certificate in Photography
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Photography award - Professional Photographers of America (print competition)
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Photography award - Professional Photographers of America (print competition)
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
President, Cretan’s Association of Montreal
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Photography award
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Professional Photographers of America (print competition)
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other
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    Professional photographer, highly skilled in lighting, composition, product and commercial photography. as well as portraiture. I like to build relationships which I find critical when working in a team environment. I use software such as Lightroom and Photoshop and others to help with my workflow. Aside from being creative I place close attention to detail.