I am a professional photographer with almost 30 years of experience in weddings, fashion, and advertising. I founded Studio OPSI and led photography for a publishing house, while collaborating with modeling agencies to create portfolios and fashion catalogs. Today I work as a freelance photographer and collaborate with other professionals, taking on wedding shoots, advertising campaigns, and cosmetics brand photography. Photography is my way of life, and I strive to satisfy even the most demanding clients.

Ourania Antonatou

I am a professional photographer with almost 30 years of experience in weddings, fashion, and advertising. I founded Studio OPSI and led photography for a publishing house, while collaborating with modeling agencies to create portfolios and fashion catalogs. Today I work as a freelance photographer and collaborate with other professionals, taking on wedding shoots, advertising campaigns, and cosmetics brand photography. Photography is my way of life, and I strive to satisfy even the most demanding clients.

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I am a professional photographer with almost 30 years of experience in weddings, fashion, and advertising. I founded Studio OPSI and led photography for a publishing house, while collaborating with modeling agencies to create portfolios and fashion catalogs.

Today I work as a freelance photographer and collaborate with other professionals, taking on wedding shoots, advertising campaigns, and cosmetics brand photography. Photography is my way of life, and I strive to satisfy even the most demanding clients.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Photographer / Studio Owner at Photographic family business (4th generation)
January 1, 2006 - September 8, 2025
Took over the family business, operating since 1960; specialized in wedding photography; collaborated with modeling agencies (Agency, Model One, Ace Models, Fashion Cult models) to create personal portfolios and fashion catalogs; also contributed to MAX magazine for still-life shoots and editorials.
Founder / Photographer at Studio Opsi
January 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Created personal photography studio; collaborated with modeling agencies to create portfolios and fashion catalogs; produced still-life shoots for MAX magazine and editorials in smaller magazines.
Founder / Chief Photographer at En Opsi
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Set up the wedding and events planning company En Opsi; led photography-related activities for weddings and other events.
Photography Department Manager at Wedding Scene
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Managed the photography department; participated in PWS (Photo Wedding Stories) seminars; work recognized in competitions.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently working as a freelance photographer with other professional photographers; specializing in wedding photography and advertising photography; undertaken advertising campaigns for Macrovita cosmetics.
Owner / Photographer at Family Photographic Business (4th generation)
January 1, 2006 - September 8, 2025
Took over a long-running family photography business (operating since 1960) focused on wedding photography; built personal portfolios and fashion catalogs; collaborated with modeling agencies to create portfolios; contributed to magazines and editorials.
Founder / Studio Owner at Studio OPSi
January 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Established Studio OPSi, creating personal portfolios for models and fashion catalogs; worked with modeling agencies (Agency, Model One, Ace Models, Fashion Cult models) and produced series for MAX magazine; simultaneously served as main photographer for the publishing house Forum in the catering sector.
Main Photographer at Forum (Publishing House)
January 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Served as the main photographer for Forum, publishing magazines for professionals in catering (Snacks & Coffee, Bakery & Confectionery, Chef's Club, Roast, etc.) and photographed at Horeca & Artoza exhibitions, the largest catering sector exhibitions in Greece.
Photography Department Manager at Wedding Scene
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Head of the photography department, leading wedding and advertising shoots; participated in industry seminars (PWS) and developed campaigns; managed teams and client-facing projects.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently working as a freelance photographer, collaborating with other professional photographers; focusing on wedding photography and advertising photography, including campaigns for Macrovita cosmetics.
Founder & Photographer at Studio OPSI
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2014
Created personal photography studio; main photographer for Forum publishing house; collaborated with modeling agencies to create portfolios and fashion catalogs.
Co-Founder / Wedding Planner at En Opsi
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Set up the company En Opsi, active in planning weddings and other events.
Photography Department Manager at Wedding Scene
January 1, 2014 - Present
Photography department manager; attended seminars of PWS; photos distinguished in competitions it organizes.

Education

High School Diploma at 5th Lyceum of Aegaleo, Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Bachelor of Arts in Photography at Middlesex University, London
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Lyceum Graduation at 5th Lyceum of Aegaleo, Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Bachelor of Arts at Middlesex University, London
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Photography studies at AKTO School (Photography Department)
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Lyceum Diploma at 5th Lyceum of Aegaleo, Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Bachelor of Arts at Middlesex University London
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
at AKTO School, Photography Department
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Qualifications

Cambridge First Certificate in English, B2
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Cambridge First Certificate, B2
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
DELF B2 (French)
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Cambridge First Certificate, B2 (Lower)
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods