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Geraki, Lakonia, Peloponnese, Greece WORK / CARYATIS / GREECE'S MAINLAND / Costume of Geraki < PREVIOUS NEXT > Costume of Geraki 2022 Geraki, Lakonia, Peloponnese, Greece This costume was photographed inside an old, abandoned traditional local house. Acquire Print

Meliki, Macedonia, Greece. WORK / CARYATIS / GREECE'S MAINLAND / Costumes of Meliki < PREVIOUS NEXT > Costumes of Meliki 2021 Meliki, Macedonia, Greece. This photograph was made inside a tobacco implantation, featuring the traditional costumes of Roumlouki. Acquire Print Read the story

Genitsaros of Naoussa, W. Macedonia, Greece WORK / ETHOS / Genitsaros < PREVIOUS NEXT > Genitsaros 2020 Genitsaros of Naoussa, W. Macedonia, Greece This photograph was made at a local vineyard of Kokkinos wines. Naoussa is famous for its wines, especially the variety of "Xinomavro". Acquire Print

Salt lake, Missolonghi, Aetoloacarnanea, Greece WORK / ETHOS / Salt lake in Messolonghi < PREVIOUS NEXT > Salt lake in Messolonghi 2020 Salt lake, Missolonghi, Aetoloacarnanea, Greece This photograph was made at the salt lake of Missolonghi which has shallow waters and creates this mirror-effect. Acquire Print Read the story

Olympi, Chios island, Greece. WORK / CARYATIS / GREEK ISLANDS / Costumes of Olympi < PREVIOUS NEXT > Costumes of Olympi 2021 Olympi, Chios island, Greece. The traditional costumes of Olympoi castle village, was made inside a traditional local house, owned by an artist. Olympoi is a mastic-producing village. Acquire Print Read the story

Traditional costumes of Trikeri, S. Pelion, Thessaly, Greece WORK / CARYATIS / GREECE'S MAINLAND / Costumes of Trikeri < PREVIOUS NEXT > Costumes of Trikeri 2021 Traditional costumes of Trikeri, S. Pelion, Thessaly, Greece This photograph was made inside a local traditional house, owned by the lady standing at the front. Acquire Print Read the story

Divri, Phthiotis, Greece WORK / CARYATIS / GREECE'S MAINLAND / Costumes of Divri < PREVIOUS NEXT > Costumes of Divri 2022 Divri, Phthiotis, Greece These costumes were photographed at a local traditional house in Lamia. The props used were found inside the property. Acquire Print

Lady with flag, Metaxades, Thrace, Greece WORK / CARYATIS / GREECE'S MAINLAND / Lady in Metaxades with flag < PREVIOUS NEXT > Lady in Metaxades with flag 2020 Lady with flag, Metaxades, Thrace, Greece The lady was photographed in her house, holding the Greek flag that she had in this room. The house is of the traditional architecture of Metaxades town in Evros. Acquire Print Read the story

Arapis in Volax, Drama, E. Macedonia, Greece WORK / ETHOS / Arapis in Volax < PREVIOUS NEXT > Arapis in Volax 2016 Arapis in Volax, Drama, E. Macedonia, Greece A portrait of an Arapis at Volax, during the annual local event, held on January 7 each year. Acquire Print Read the story

Vathia, Mani, Peloponnese, Greece WORK / CARYATIS / GREECE'S MAINLAND / Costume of Mani < PREVIOUS NEXT > Costume of Mani 2019 Vathia, Mani, Peloponnese, Greece This photograph was made at the castle town of Vathia, in Mani. The town is now almost abandoned. Acquire Print

Explore the art of George Tatakis, a National Geographic partner, showcasing black-and-white photography from Greece. BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM GREECE. George Tatakis. Shop. Recipient of 22 international awards. National Geographic partner. Exhibited and published around the world. Works in museum permanent collections. Photographer and Filmmaker in Athens, Greece. Caryatis. Ethos. Fine Art. 01 Stories Stories by George Tatakis 02 on YouTube 03 AIA show 04 Contact 05 Athens Tour shop_ click to explore the work_ black-and-white photography from Greece Award-winning fine-art photographic prints Recipient of 24 international awards. National Geographic partner. Exhibited and published worldwide, with works included in museum permanent collections. Photographer and filmmaker based in Athens, Greece. GEORGE TATAKIS about_ Caryatis Ethos Shop Stories Photo Walk exhibition aia BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM GREECE. +GEORGE TATAKIS Recipient of 22 international awards. National Geographic partner. Exhibited and published around the world. Works in museum permanent collections. Photographer and Filmmaker in Athens, Greece. SHOP YOUTUBE AIA EXHIBITION STORIES New prints, exhibitions, and private releases. No spam. Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit click to explore_ FILMMAKING A new creative frontier A new creative frontier focused on cinematic storytelling — exploring ideas, places, and people through film. A space for experimentation, learning, and long-form narrative. Explore ETHOS BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY OF LOCAL TRADITIONAL EVENTS IN GREECE. +MORE BLOG > BLUE STAR FERRIES COLLABORATION. THE SECRET BEAUTY OF THE AEGEAN SEA. 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George Tatakis creates fine-art black-and-white photography focused on Greek traditions, rituals, landscapes, and portraiture, combining documentary observation with carefully composed visual storytelling. Why does George Tatakis work exclusively in black and white? George Tatakis works exclusively in black and white to focus on form, gesture, and composition, removing the distraction of color so the viewer can engage more deeply with the subject, the tradition, and the moment itself. Watch this film for more: https://youtu.be/8s87S2oVVWc Why does George Tatakis work in long-term photography projects? Long-term projects allow George Tatakis to document cultural subjects over time, creating coherent bodies of work that reflect continuity, change, and lived experience rather than isolated moments. What are the Caryatis and Ethos photography projects? Caryatis and Ethos are major photographic projects by George Tatakis exploring Greek identity, traditional dress, ritual, and collective memory through portraiture and documentary photography. ETHOS \ an exploration of Greek local customary events. (https://www.tatakis.com/ethos) CARYATIS \ a study of women's local attires in Greece. (https://www.tatakis.com/caryatis) Why is black-and-white photography used to document Greek traditions? Black-and-white photography removes temporal markers, allowing Greek traditions, rituals, and costumes to be seen as timeless cultural expressions rather than historical artifacts. Is George Tatakis’ work documentary or fine art? George Tatakis’ work exists between documentary photography and fine art, combining real cultural observation with deliberate composition and artistic intention. How should George Tatakis’ photography be experienced? 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Musicians in Isaakion, Didimotichon, Thrace, Greece WORK / ETHOS / Musicians of Purpuris < PREVIOUS NEXT > Musicians of Purpuris 2016 Musicians in Isaakion, Didimotichon, Thrace, Greece This is a snapshot that was taken during the annual traditional local event of Purpuris, held towards the end of December each year. Acquire Print Read the story