Photo Walks in Athens

Happy clients’ review on our Facebook page

Happy to have happy clients by showing them the heart and soul of the amazing city of old and modern Athens under fun, friendly and expert photographic guidance! Andy Coulson  The end of a superb day in #Athens with Vasilis from #photowalksinathens - I've seen some amazing things, learned a lot about #Greece, #History, and [...]

By |March 6th, 2017|Photo Walks in Athens|Comments Off on Happy clients’ review on our Facebook page

Ash Monday at Athens’ Central Market, “Varvakios”

Thousands of Athenians gather at Athens’ Central Market, “Varvakios” on the night of Sunday 26 February to purchase Lenten food.             If you find yourself in Athens these days be sure to visit and photograph Athens’ Central Market, “Varvakios”. This chaotic, colorful market in Athens is a magnet for photographers. [...]

By |February 27th, 2017|Athens' highlights, Greek Food, Photo Walks in Athens|Comments Off on Ash Monday at Athens’ Central Market, “Varvakios”

Free admission days for your visit to Acropolis of Athens!

Seeing the Acropolis is essential and the epitome of a visit to Athens. The monument of Parthenon on top of the Acropolis hill, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument [...]

By |February 22nd, 2017|Athens' highlights, Photo Walks in Athens|Comments Off on Free admission days for your visit to Acropolis of Athens!

The Properties of Colors

GREEN Green is the most restful color for the human eye. It's the universal color of nature as well as represents fertility, rebirth and freedom. Bright green can be uplifting while dark green evokes a mental picture of a pine forest. Street signs are painted a metallic green background contrasted with white letters because the combination [...]

By |February 13th, 2017|Photo Walks in Athens, Tips for better travel photos|Comments Off on The Properties of Colors

Views of the Greek Parliament.

One of our popular stops on our “Athens Half Day Photo Marathon” The history of the impressive building of the Hellenic Parliament is intimately linked to the history of the Modern Greek state. Initially, the building served as the palace of Kings Otto and George I. It became the Parliament and Senate building a hundred [...]

By |January 21st, 2017|Athens' highlights, Photo Walks in Athens|Comments Off on Views of the Greek Parliament.

Greek roadside “Kandylakia”

Kandylakia are small shrines built alongside Greek roads to commemorate those who have died in a traffic accident, or by those who have survived a potentially fatal accident. They are made of concrete, stone, metal or wood and often take the shape of a little church. They hold Orthodox Christian icons, in addition to oil [...]

By |January 20th, 2017|Photo Walks in Athens|Comments Off on Greek roadside “Kandylakia”

Happy clients’ review on Trip Advisor

“An amazing tour one shouldn't miss” We had a fabulous time doing this tour with Vasilis. He showed us all the top spots in Athens to photograph, along with teaching and showing us all about our cameras. We were all enthusiastic armature photographers and the techniques he taught us were amazing and educational. He was [...]

By |January 13th, 2017|Photo Walks in Athens|Comments Off on Happy clients’ review on Trip Advisor

Winter Athenian light

Athens is a wonderful city to walk around no matter the weather! Τhe Athenian light never seems to lose its beauty. It is still there in the winter months, bright as always but somewhat sweeter reviving the winter colors. The usually –but not always- mild temperatures will have you wanting to walk the city and [...]

By |January 11th, 2017|Photo Walks in Athens, Reason to love Athens|Comments Off on Winter Athenian light

Homer, Phidias and the Parthenon…

Greece lies outspread fair and sunshiny in floods of light, for there is the sun and daylight in her literature and art. Homer does not allow us to forget that the sun shone,--nor Phidias, nor the Parthenon. Henry David Thoreau

By |November 4th, 2016|Photo Walks in Athens|Comments Off on Homer, Phidias and the Parthenon…

Tips for better photography / Repetition

Repetition in our mundane daily lives can be boring. Repeating patterns however, add life, zeal and impact to an image. Patterns are to photography, what rhythm is to music. Repeating patterns, if captured the right way, strengthen an image. By repeating patterns, you make your composition more powerful. There are basically three ‘things’ that can [...]

By |October 28th, 2016|Photo Walks in Athens, Tips for better travel photos|Comments Off on Tips for better photography / Repetition