Spiro Polichronopoulos Confident and dedicated photographer with experience in both professional and freelance photography. Holds nearly 30 years of working experience with great variety in order to tackle any photography job quickly and effectively. Intimately familiar taking high quality digital photographs, including framing, selecting and setting up lighting, and determining advanced shutter and lens options. Prioritizes communication on the job to avoid errors. A candidate that combines a long professional career with dedicated freelance photography ideals and loyalty.
Skills:
- Experienced in all different kinds of photography - Strong aesthetic sense - Technical knowledge of multiple camera technologies - Extensive communication, cooperation, and service skills - Critical thinking, analysis, and strong attention to small details.
Hobbies and Interests :
In the past, my primary hobby was photography, and I am excited to have made a career out of it. More recently, I have taken up daily runs to stay fit and enjoy volunteering my time with different social organizations ….
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Professional Techniques
When doing every photo, I direct the person(s) to achieve the best angle (e.g., move left, right, backward, forward) as well as adjusting my position to make sure that the elements of their environment I want to include aren’t being blocked, coming out of their head or are too out of focus to not be recognizable.
A good rule of thumb on a vertical is to have the person’s head in the top third of the frame. When I turn my camera vertically, I almost always put my focus point on the top third of the frame by using my thumb to adjust the toggle button on the back of my camera.
Keep in mind full-frame thinking, using your camera sensor or film frame as a canvas, and fill the space effectively.
My environmental portraits tend to be a ¾, cropping between the hips and the knees. This is followed by a crop between the knees and the ankles and finally a full-body shot.
During any type of portrait session, I’ll talk to the person as a doctors talks to their patients; in other words, saying things that can be acknowledged without the need to verbally respond with more than a simple grunt. Engaging in an active conversation should be done before or after a photo shoot, not during it, unless you want the person to be caught in all sorts of awkward mouth positions. It’s better to share a quiet moment one-on-one and let the camera peer into the window of their soul…
Job History
1997 –
Photographer at Many Magazines, such as Krowd Magazine
As a Professional Photographer, I create art in every photo, and I combine the latest digital technology with older analog darkroom processes to make nuanced, luminescent platinum prints of my beautiful black-and-white images. I wanted to push the limits of contrast in every photo and see just what the camera would capture and how the file would look. I was stunned…
- Capture images as directed, taking all aspects into consideration, including outside lighting, shadows, and lens requirements.
- Edit and pre-edit images to ensure they are high quality and properly color corrected.
- Communicate effectively with clients or producers at all times to guarantee satisfaction and maximize chances of return business.
- Direct photographer’s assistants to complete administrative duties and provide assistance, while fostering their photography skills.
- Surpassed outside client satisfaction average rates by eight percent within the first year.
1994 – 1996
Freelance Photographer
Whether working on a commissioned or personal photo project, I attempt to “blank out the consciousness” by having a “blind mind” when approaching the subjects he shoots. My portrait series is a collection of photos illuminated with classic techniques. Creating a dynamic portrait requires far more than technical prowess. If we want to penetrate the façade of a person’s visage, we need to have our subjects reach a point where they can connect to us through the lens and, in turn, to the viewer of the resulting image. That said, certain traditional techniques in terms of posing, lighting and lens…
- With my Expertise and Talent Creativity, I established recognized freelance photography business and large group of faithful customers.
- Set up personal photography equipment and created the best environment for aesthetically pleasing shots.
- Received recognition from multiple local newspapers and magazines for outstanding work.
- Mastered photography basics over five years of consistent work.
Which kind of photography I do ?
Event photography is the practice of photographing guests and scenarios at any event or occasion.
These include weddings, product releases, ,parties, carnivals, corporate photography, live concerts, fashion shows, runways photography.
Family photography show in portraits images the relationship between those you shoot.
They can be staged and posed, or candid images to reflect the atmosphere and mood. They are for the family themselves to enjoy.
Education
McGill University and Ryerson University
A bit later I studied philosophy at McGill University with the intention of pursuing International Law but the draw of my first love, Photography guided me toward further studies in photography at Ryerson University.
2008 – 2012
Photography Courses
With many years of experience I create with certain traditional techniques in terms of posing, lighting and lens choices increase the odds of creating portraits that highlight the strongest elements of a person’s bone structure and personality. My series of portraits of a cross-section of the greatest humans been I came a cross of the last 30 years hopefully exposes some unique aspects of these women and men …
- Provide my skills and experience to produce photographic memories that will last a lifetime.
- Produce an end product of a high-end quality. Proficient in photographic editing software to produce stunning high quality images.
- Photograph event in a professional manner. Provide my skills and experience to produce photographic memories that will last a lifetime.
1984 – 2008
Many Courses at Vanier College
From a basic to advance understanding of business finance, marketing, pricing, copyright laws and contracts is necessary for freelance wedding photographers. Without copyright protection, a photographer’s work might not be safe. Obtained experience and skills in how to apply various photographic styles, use different lighting techniques and develop business acumen. Wedding photographers must also have an advanced understanding of digital and traditional camera mechanics, such as exposure, focus and different shutter speeds.
1980 – 1984
Highschool and Vanier College
I Was born and spent my formative years in Greece,
emigrating to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. at the age of 11 my interest in photography was piqued at Vanier College, under the guidance of Tom Fisher, who encouraged me to pursue the art.