I'm a creative professional specializing in photography, videography, and art direction, with a strong focus on staging, styling, and concept development. I strive to bring a high level of creativity and meticulous attention to detail to every project. I have been directing the creative direction of projects I take on, from research and staging to styling and concept development. My work spans fashion, real estate, theatre, and arts, delivering polished visuals and compelling narratives from concept through post-production. I collaborate closely with clients and teams to craft visuals that resonate with audiences and elevate brands.

Joan Kourgiantaki

I'm a creative professional specializing in photography, videography, and art direction, with a strong focus on staging, styling, and concept development. I strive to bring a high level of creativity and meticulous attention to detail to every project. I have been directing the creative direction of projects I take on, from research and staging to styling and concept development. My work spans fashion, real estate, theatre, and arts, delivering polished visuals and compelling narratives from concept through post-production. I collaborate closely with clients and teams to craft visuals that resonate with audiences and elevate brands.

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I’m a creative professional specializing in photography, videography, and art direction, with a strong focus on staging, styling, and concept development. I strive to bring a high level of creativity and meticulous attention to detail to every project. I have been directing the creative direction of projects I take on, from research and staging to styling and concept development.

My work spans fashion, real estate, theatre, and arts, delivering polished visuals and compelling narratives from concept through post-production. I collaborate closely with clients and teams to craft visuals that resonate with audiences and elevate brands.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director at Starbags Luxury Fashion
January 1, 2025 - Present
Oversee all creative outcomes for campaigns, social media, site-wide and ads. Executing visual strategies and working closely with C-level executives.
Freelance Photographer, Videographer & Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Providing photography, video and art direction services for fashion/e-shop, jewelry and real estate clients as well as music theatre and dance artists.
Senior Content Producer & Editor at Oikos Developments
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Photo & video content for SOMe, visual & creative strategizing.
Senior Photographer & Videographer at Von Poll Greece Real Estate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Lux ry real estate content creator capturing high-quality photos and videos for marketing materials and property staging.
Senior Photographer & Content Creator at Property Real Estate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Real estate photography, walk-through videos and Matterport usage. Managing a team of four editors and photographers.
Photographer & Content Creator at Plaisio Computers
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Product photography, staging synthesis for online and printed catalogs, concept development, content creation for SOMe and production assistance for TVCs.
Photographer at Midnight Pictures Productions
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Capturing theatre performances of repertoire Roi (Based in Patras, Greece) and repertoire of Arsakeio-Tositseio graduate students (Based in Athens, Greece).
Photography & Art Direction Intern at Void Publications
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Learned every stage of producing a photography book and curating photography workshops/exhibitions.
Backstage Photographer at Midnight Pictures Productions
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Backstage photography for productions, shooting for foreign and Greek artists.
Photographer at Antonia Sautter Creations & Events
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Photo shooting of Venetian carnival costumes, apparel and cosmetic products for events in Venice, Italy.
Freelance Photographer / Videographer / Art Director at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Provided photography, videography and art direction services for fashion/e-commerce, jewelry and real estate clients, as well as music, theatre and dance artists.
Senior Photographer & Content Creator at Prosperty Real Estate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Real estate photography, walk-through videos and Matterport usage; led a team of editors and photographers.
Photographer at Midnight Pictures
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Backstage photography for theatre performances; captured works involving local and touring artists.
Photographer & Art Direction Intern at Void Publications
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Learned every stage of producing a photography book and curating photo shoots/workshops/exhibitions.
Backstage Photographer at Midnight Pictures
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Backstage photography for Midnight Pictures productions; worked with foreign and Greek artists; 11-month collaboration.
Photographer at Antonia Sautter Creations and Events
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Photography for Venetian Carnival costumes, apparel and cosmetics; invited shoots for events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Photography & Audio Visual Arts at University of West Attica
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Freehand Drawing & Linear Drawing at School of Arts: Plakas, Kifisia, Attica
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Masterclass in Fashion & Visual Merchandising at PANSIK
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Photography & Audio-visual Arts at University of West Attica
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Microsoft Office Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
English language proficiency (C2)
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
MS Office Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
English Proficiency (C2)
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
French Language Proficiency (B1)
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other