Hello, I’m Vangelis Vassalakis, a commercial and advertising photographer based in Athens with over 30 years of experience creating campaigns, editorials, and visual storytelling. I specialize in advertising, fashion, and portrait photography, delivering strong visuals that communicate brands’ messages while collaborating closely with agencies and art directors to shape concepts and outcomes. As a photography lecturer, I teach at the bachelor level (Middlesex University program) and share a hands-on approach to lighting, visual composition, and creative direction. I’m fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of Norwegian, and I enjoy mentoring students and professionals through workshops and ongoing education.

Vangelis Vassalakis

Hello, I’m Vangelis Vassalakis, a commercial and advertising photographer based in Athens with over 30 years of experience creating campaigns, editorials, and visual storytelling. I specialize in advertising, fashion, and portrait photography, delivering strong visuals that communicate brands’ messages while collaborating closely with agencies and art directors to shape concepts and outcomes. As a photography lecturer, I teach at the bachelor level (Middlesex University program) and share a hands-on approach to lighting, visual composition, and creative direction. I’m fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of Norwegian, and I enjoy mentoring students and professionals through workshops and ongoing education.

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Hello, I’m Vangelis Vassalakis, a commercial and advertising photographer based in Athens with over 30 years of experience creating campaigns, editorials, and visual storytelling. I specialize in advertising, fashion, and portrait photography, delivering strong visuals that communicate brands’ messages while collaborating closely with agencies and art directors to shape concepts and outcomes.

As a photography lecturer, I teach at the bachelor level (Middlesex University program) and share a hands-on approach to lighting, visual composition, and creative direction. I’m fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of Norwegian, and I enjoy mentoring students and professionals through workshops and ongoing education.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Norwegian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1984 - November 24, 2025
Specialized in advertising, fashion, and portrait photography for brands, agencies, and media. Collaborated with advertising agencies, magazines, and stock photo platforms. Notable clients include KAFKAS, Athenian Brewery, Pfizer, Menarini, UNESCO, Sephora, Delinio, Arodama, Daikin, Golden Style, Kontoveros, Everrei, MD Professionnel. Stock contributor to Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Getty Images/iStock, and Alamy. Active in photography education and workshops.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 1984 - November 26, 2025
Specialized in advertising, fashion, and portrait photography for brands, agencies, and media. Collaborations with advertising agencies: DNA, Mega Advertising, Paragon, City Contact, FineAd, Next Generation, Pivot Advertising, Atrapos Advertising. Magazines: PhotoNet, Photographer, Photo Business, MBike, Avantage, Music Life. Notable clients include: KAFKAS, Athenian Brewery, Pfizer, Menarini, UNESCO, Sephora, Delinio, Arodama, Daikin, Golden Style, Kontoveros, Everrei, MD Professionnel. Stock contributor for Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Getty Images/iStock, Alamy. Editorial work and teaching & lecturing across various institutions.

Education

B.Sc. Computer Science at The American College of Southeastern Europe (Delaware - accredited)
January 1, 1992 - November 24, 2025
Diploma in Photography at Focus School of Photography
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988
Diploma in Photography at Focus School of Photography
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Advanced Harmony Course at Philippos Nakas Conservatory
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991
B.Sc. Computer Science at The American College of Southeastern Europe (Delaware - accredited)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Diploma in Photography at Focus School of Photography
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988
Diploma in Photography at Focus School of Photography
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Advanced Harmony Course at Philippos Nakas Conservatory
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

Professional Translator (EN/FR) – Technical and commercial translations for photography and optical equipment industries
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Retail