Hi, I’m Christos Patelis, a photographer and studio professional based in London. I earned a BA (Hons) in Photography from Edinburgh Napier University and have hands-on experience assisting in busy studio environments, setting up lighting, and liaising with clients to deliver strong imagery. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy combining creative vision with practical studio operations to produce high-quality work. Beyond photography, I have spent several years in hospitality and retail, which has sharpened my customer service, staff training, and operational coordination. I speak English fluently and have working knowledge of German (B2) and Russian (B1). I’m proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and studio lighting, and I enjoy bridging creative teams with client-facing projects to bring ideas to life.

Christos Patelis

Hi, I’m Christos Patelis, a photographer and studio professional based in London. I earned a BA (Hons) in Photography from Edinburgh Napier University and have hands-on experience assisting in busy studio environments, setting up lighting, and liaising with clients to deliver strong imagery. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy combining creative vision with practical studio operations to produce high-quality work. Beyond photography, I have spent several years in hospitality and retail, which has sharpened my customer service, staff training, and operational coordination. I speak English fluently and have working knowledge of German (B2) and Russian (B1). I’m proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and studio lighting, and I enjoy bridging creative teams with client-facing projects to bring ideas to life.

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Hi, I’m Christos Patelis, a photographer and studio professional based in London. I earned a BA (Hons) in Photography from Edinburgh Napier University and have hands-on experience assisting in busy studio environments, setting up lighting, and liaising with clients to deliver strong imagery. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy combining creative vision with practical studio operations to produce high-quality work.

Beyond photography, I have spent several years in hospitality and retail, which has sharpened my customer service, staff training, and operational coordination. I speak English fluently and have working knowledge of German (B2) and Russian (B1). I’m proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and studio lighting, and I enjoy bridging creative teams with client-facing projects to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Studio Assistant at Loft Studios
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Studio assisting at Loft Studios in northwest London. Busy and vibrant studio environment.
Bar Manager at Bistrotheque
January 1, 2020 - Present
Menu development, stock ordering, events management, staff training.
Studio Assistant at JJ Media
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Studio maintenance, liaising with clients and other departments, reception.
Studio Assistant at Spring Studios
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Studio assisting, fulfilling clients’ studio related requests, organising studios.
Head Barista at Pophams
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Staff training, stock ordering.
Assistant Shop Manager at Timberyard
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Customer service, ordering stock, maintaining health and safety standards.
FOH/ Barista at Department of Coffee and Social Affairs
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Customer service focused role.
Retail Assistant at Next
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Customer service focused role.

Education

BA (Hons) Photography at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Certificate of ECCE (English)
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Certificate of KPG (English)
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Goethe Institute German Language - B2
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Pushkin Institute Russian - B1
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail