Hi, I’m Ioannis Pananakis, a professional photographer based in Brugge, Belgium. With over 18 years of experience, I specialize in still life, architecture, and commercial photography, and I’m always eager to explore new techniques and stay up-to-date with industry developments. My career has taken me from Thessaloniki to Santorini and Berlin to Bruges, shooting for furniture books, real estate, hotels, and product catalogues. I enjoy leading teams, delivering high-quality visuals, and turning creative concepts into compelling imagery for magazines, websites, and campaigns.

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Hi, I’m Ioannis Pananakis, a professional photographer based in Brugge, Belgium. With over 18 years of experience, I specialize in still life, architecture, and commercial photography, and I’m always eager to explore new techniques and stay up-to-date with industry developments. My career has taken me from Thessaloniki to Santorini and Berlin to Bruges, shooting for furniture books, real estate, hotels, and product catalogues. I enjoy leading teams, delivering high-quality visuals, and turning creative concepts into compelling imagery for magazines, websites, and campaigns.

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Hi, I’m Ioannis Pananakis, a professional photographer based in Brugge, Belgium. With over 18 years of experience, I specialize in still life, architecture, and commercial photography, and I’m always eager to explore new techniques and stay up-to-date with industry developments.

My career has taken me from Thessaloniki to Santorini and Berlin to Bruges, shooting for furniture books, real estate, hotels, and product catalogues. I enjoy leading teams, delivering high-quality visuals, and turning creative concepts into compelling imagery for magazines, websites, and campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Still Life Photographer at STUDIO PRESTIGE
November 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
Photography for a yearly published furniture book; product photography for local companies; fashion and LookBook photoshoots for promotion.
Travel Photographer at GREEKA
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Hotel photography for website build; landscape photography for travel guides; international resorts photoshoots for publications (Mauritius / Zanzibar).
Advertising Photographer at Santorini Pictures
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Real estate photography for Airbnb, hotel and villas; cover photoshoots for magazines and newspapers; food photography for bars and restaurants; aerial photography and cinematography.
Product Photographer at SellerX
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Product photography specifically for Amazon listings; rendering visualisation; editing image listings.
Lifestyle Photographer at STACVALLEY
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Lifestyle photoshoots for commercial purposes; trained and guide freelance photographers; managed a team of 4 people.

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

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Professional Services
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