Hi, I’m Ioannis Pananakis, a Certified Professional Photographer based in Brugge, Belgium. I have a Diploma and over 18 years of experience specializing in still life, architecture, and commercial photography, and I enjoy keeping an open mind to new techniques and technologies that push the boundaries of the craft. Over the years I’ve worked with Studio Prestige in Thessaloniki, Santorini Pictures in Santorini, SellerX in Berlin, and STACVALLEY in Kassel, delivering real estate, hotel, travel, and lifestyle imagery. I’ve led teams, trained freelancers, and collaborated on a variety of projects—from furniture books and lookbooks to aerial cinematography and on-site photography for magazines and websites.

Ioannis Pananakis

Hi, I’m Ioannis Pananakis, a Certified Professional Photographer based in Brugge, Belgium. I have a Diploma and over 18 years of experience specializing in still life, architecture, and commercial photography, and I enjoy keeping an open mind to new techniques and technologies that push the boundaries of the craft. Over the years I’ve worked with Studio Prestige in Thessaloniki, Santorini Pictures in Santorini, SellerX in Berlin, and STACVALLEY in Kassel, delivering real estate, hotel, travel, and lifestyle imagery. I’ve led teams, trained freelancers, and collaborated on a variety of projects—from furniture books and lookbooks to aerial cinematography and on-site photography for magazines and websites.

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Hi, I’m Ioannis Pananakis, a Certified Professional Photographer based in Brugge, Belgium. I have a Diploma and over 18 years of experience specializing in still life, architecture, and commercial photography, and I enjoy keeping an open mind to new techniques and technologies that push the boundaries of the craft.

Over the years I’ve worked with Studio Prestige in Thessaloniki, Santorini Pictures in Santorini, SellerX in Berlin, and STACVALLEY in Kassel, delivering real estate, hotel, travel, and lifestyle imagery. I’ve led teams, trained freelancers, and collaborated on a variety of projects—from furniture books and lookbooks to aerial cinematography and on-site photography for magazines and websites.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lifestyle Photographer at STACVALLEY
May 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Lifestyle photoshoots for commercial purposes; Trained and guide freelance photographers; Managed a team of 4 people.
Product Photographer at SELLERX
June 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Product photography specifically for Amazon listings; Rendering visualisation; Editing image listings.
Advertising Photographer at SANTORINI PICTURES
March 1, 2013 - June 1, 2020
Real Estate photography for Airbnb, Hotel and Villas; Cover photoshoots for magazines and newspapers; Food photography for Bar and Restaurants; Aerial Photography and Cinematography.
Travel Photographer at GREEKA
May 1, 2009 - October 1, 2011
Hotel Photography for website build; Landscape Photography for travel guides; International Resorts photoshoots for publications (Mauritius / Zanzibar).
Still Life Photographer at STUDIO PRESTIGE
March 1, 2002 - November 1, 2008
Photography for a yearly published furniture book; Product photography for local companies; Fashion and LookBook photoshoots for promotion.

Education

Bachelor in Graphic Design at TECHNICAL COLLEGE EUCLIDES
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Diploma in Photography at VOCATIONAL CENTER PYTHAGORAS
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Certified Professional Photographer
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction