Photographer Giorgos Ventouris

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Santorini, Greece? :)

—I cant reply to that unless you specify the style! The top is a flat space that many stand there.

—Are you photogenic?

—Under the right light all are photogenic! And so am I!

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I am a pro since 1998 and I have been involved in all the fields fo photography besides war. I love life and weddings offer moment's that are unique! I also practise all I have done in one event and that is a chalenge!

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—Emotion, composition and light. If three are in harmony that is a good photograph.

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes I have travelled all arrounf Greece many times by car!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—It is chalenging and creative in order to reach a good picture!

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Bad behaviour from bad professionals in all the fields`

—What will be the future of photography?

—Bright

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—Emotions

—How do you handle criticism?

—I listen and I filter it.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—I don;t believe in trends

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—The images of true reallife people and their heartbeat after the meeting.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Too cheesy pictures

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a photographer notice?

—The small things that make a picture great. The visual language takes many years to be a characteristic to someone who is creative.

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—1 Emotion 2 technique

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—A scientist

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Pink Floyd or Metallica on stage. Klint Eastwood maybe, Monica Belucci, my family.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—No.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Herb Ritts, Avedon , Newton, Eugene Smith if they ware alive.
Peter Lindberg and Koudelka. Cliff Mautner, Joe Mc Nally

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Taxes.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—My daughters birth. I was there with my wife.

—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?

—Zorbas. He loved life.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My daughters my wife and the morning light. Because they do.

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—If you sleep easily and with clear mind and if you have balance. That is a measure I use.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected.

—What is the biggest mistake you have ever made at work?

—Trust before I see results. No I call it experience.

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—An open mind to fill with new experiences

—Is there anything among your gadgets that you wish you haven't bought? Why?

—No. I use them all.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I judge me hard and see pictures that I havent made.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Andre Kertesz, Bresson, Avedon, Ritts etc, Cliff Mautner, Joe Mc Nally

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—That it is very important to listen.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—That everyone is unique and can shine

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—The passion for the art of photography

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—They did great

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—First of all you cant change your past.
The past is there I look forward.
No remorse no Regret. ( Motorhead )If you could change your past where would you be now,

—What about life on other planets?

—Ask NASA

—Who are your heroes?

—Socrates, Leonidas, Eugene Smith, Kertesz, My parents, my brother, Everyday people who practise what they preach. My wife. Scientists who work silently , artists

—Who do you have no respect for?

—All those who harm kids and people who are down!

—What do you do in your spare time?

—I meditate

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—I will not tell you.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—In my worst day I am good , but I am never 100% happy

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—Yes

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes

—Where would you like to live?

—Maybe USA, New Zealand, or Canada

—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?

—Sing Karaoke in Greek to English people, and I was a disaster.. After that I sung Spice girls as a duet..

—Is there life after marriage?

—Yes and can be happy

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—Birdy birdy num num ( Party – Peter Sellers )

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Both

—Who or what do you hate?

—I dont hate anyone anymore

—The best thing in life is:

—Life

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Stupidity.

—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?

—Stupid people , I would make them smart

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—My height

—What would you like to change in the world?

—The hate.

—Can you give a few tips for photographers who are just starting out?

—Listen, look, learn, practise , shoot, edit, look again study the masters of the craft go to museums. ( Repeat ) Dont care about the cameras too much

—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?

—Hello motherfuckers! Smile please! ( and I would make a photo of them )

—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?

—Documentary

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—A sunrise shoot in Santorini of Fira, A family session with a new born in Imerovigli , a maternity session at Pyrgos. Shoot a few stuff for an eshop, edit for 3 hours in my studio and speak to clients, lunch break , arrange weeks programme, shoot a pool with a sunset in Santorini in Imerovigli and call my family and edit until midnight! Typical 22 of October. We dont have days – we have date's!