I am Vasileios Mathioudakis, a photographer and documentary photographer with over two decades of experience in photojournalism, portraits, street photography and architecture. My work has taken me across Greece and beyond, covering cultural events, social issues and refugee crises, with a focus on telling human stories through images and moving pictures. I am passionate about storytelling, composition and visual documentation that captures moments with clarity and empathy. I was teaching for over 10 years photoshop. Beyond photography, I have cooked on Gavdos’ shores, worked in the Norwegian fish industry, and contributed to newsrooms and cultural institutions. I love combining craft and creativity—whether behind a camera or a kitchen stove—to create meaningful work that resonates with people and communities.

Vasileios Mathioudakis

I am Vasileios Mathioudakis, a photographer and documentary photographer with over two decades of experience in photojournalism, portraits, street photography and architecture. My work has taken me across Greece and beyond, covering cultural events, social issues and refugee crises, with a focus on telling human stories through images and moving pictures. I am passionate about storytelling, composition and visual documentation that captures moments with clarity and empathy. I was teaching for over 10 years photoshop. Beyond photography, I have cooked on Gavdos’ shores, worked in the Norwegian fish industry, and contributed to newsrooms and cultural institutions. I love combining craft and creativity—whether behind a camera or a kitchen stove—to create meaningful work that resonates with people and communities.

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I am Vasileios Mathioudakis, a photographer and documentary photographer with over two decades of experience in photojournalism, portraits, street photography and architecture. My work has taken me across Greece and beyond, covering cultural events, social issues and refugee crises, with a focus on telling human stories through images and moving pictures. I am passionate about storytelling, composition and visual documentation that captures moments with clarity and empathy.
I was teaching for over 10 years photoshop.
Beyond photography, I have cooked on Gavdos’ shores, worked in the Norwegian fish industry, and contributed to newsrooms and cultural institutions. I love combining craft and creativity—whether behind a camera or a kitchen stove—to create meaningful work that resonates with people and communities.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Norwegian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2004 - Present
Photography, editing, portraits, street photography, architecture (historic buildings and interiors).
Cook (seasonal) at Exiles Tavern, Gavdos
June 1, 2016 - September 30, 2022
Creative Greek cooking focused on traditional Cretan dishes; specializing in meat and fish; exploring new culinary creations as an artistic pursuit.
Fish Processor at Cod processing, Oksfjord, Finnmark, Norway
February 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Processing, cleaning, and packing cod; two winter seasons.
Photojournalist / Documentary Photographer / Videographer at Efimerida ton Syndakton (EfSyn)
November 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
Reportage and editorial work; focus on the Greek Crisis and the refugee crisis; spent time at Idomeni and Lesvos; visited camps across Greece.
Photographer (Documentary) at Epohi
June 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014
Documentary photography projects.
Photographer at Megaron – The Music Hall of Athens
September 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012
Covering performances (dance, theatre, concerts); collaborations with major performers and ensembles.
Photographer at Greek Festival of Athens and Epidaurus
June 1, 2007 - August 31, 2015
Portraits of directors, actors, musicians; covered a number of performances.
Travel and Documentary Photographer / Journalist at NEA / Discover Greece
June 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Travel and documentary photography; research and production for Discover Greece magazine.
Photographer / Reporter at Tahidromos
March 1, 2004 - October 31, 2008
Covering Athens culture, sports, Olympic topics; documentary and editorial work; Europe-wide coverage at times.
Photographer at Difono
November 1, 2003 - March 31, 2004
Portraits of singers, composers, musicians.
Teacher (Photography & Photo Editing) at Private and public vocational schools
September 1, 2003 - December 31, 2012
Teaching photography and photo editing (Adobe Photoshop); one year teaching disabled students; strong communication with students.
Photographer / Archivist at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
July 1, 2000 - July 31, 2003
Created and organized the photographic archive from the ground up; scanned, edited damaged photos; organized exhibitions.
Photojournalist at Hyper Photo & Photo Net
July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000
Photojournalism work for photo magazines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Archeology and History of Art at University of Crete
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Government
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