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My name is Markellos Plakitsis and I am a professional Photographer / Videographer located in Athens, Greece.
With gratitude for the journey so far, I'm someone who finds joy in capturing moments through the lens. From collaborating on tourist photography to engaging in global projects, my passion lies in telling stories through photos and videos. I embrace each opportunity with enthusiasm and a commitment to creating content that resonates. My journey is a blend of creativity, continuous learning, and a genuine love for the art of visual storytelling.
Recent Professional Activities
Chios Tourism Office/Municipality of Chios - Official Promotional Video (2024)
• Tasked with creating the official promotional video for the island of Chios.
• Scheduled for release in 2024, this project showcases my latest work, highlighting the
beauty and uniqueness of Chios Island.
• Managed pre-production, creative, production, and post-production on a worldwide corporate campaign level.
• Scheduled for release in 2024, this project showcases my latest work, highlighting the
beauty and uniqueness of Chios Island.
• Managed pre-production, creative, production, and post-production on a worldwide corporate campaign level.
Leroy Merlin Greece (Ongoing)
• Concurrently, engaged in photography and videography projects for Leroy Merlin
Greece, contributing to their visual storytelling and marketing endeavors.
Ongoing Professional Activities
Greece, contributing to their visual storytelling and marketing endeavors.
Ongoing Professional Activities
• Producing stock videos and photography for diverse advertising purposes.
• Directing and filming music videos for renowned artists, as well as videos for
theatrical productions.
• Photography work, including advertising photography in the theater and dance
industry, event/lifestyle photography.
• Directing and filming music videos for renowned artists, as well as videos for
theatrical productions.
• Photography work, including advertising photography in the theater and dance
industry, event/lifestyle photography.
Most Loved Projects/Collaborations
Aqua Marina Global (2018 to 2022)
• Led the organization, production, and post-production of advertising material for
Chinese company Aqua Marina Global.
• Successfully completed six global campaigns, specializing in outdoor sports, action,
and travel photography/videography for products including SUP, Canoe, Kayak, and
Surf.
• Produced corporate videos, product videos, and photography for both printed
material and digital marketing.
Chinese company Aqua Marina Global.
• Successfully completed six global campaigns, specializing in outdoor sports, action,
and travel photography/videography for products including SUP, Canoe, Kayak, and
Surf.
• Produced corporate videos, product videos, and photography for both printed
material and digital marketing.
MSpa Global (2018 to 2022)
• Oversaw the organization, production, and post-production of advertising material
for Chinese company MSpa Global.
• Successfully completed six global campaigns related to luxury hot tub products.
• Produced corporate videos, product videos, and photography for various advertising
purposes.
for Chinese company MSpa Global.
• Successfully completed six global campaigns related to luxury hot tub products.
• Produced corporate videos, product videos, and photography for various advertising
purposes.
Celestyal Cruises (2013 – 2016)
• Produced advertising material, encompassing both video and photography, for
Celestyal Cruises.
• Collaborated closely with marketing and design teams to capture the essence of the cruise experience, translating it into compelling visual content
Early Career
Celestyal Cruises.
• Collaborated closely with marketing and design teams to capture the essence of the cruise experience, translating it into compelling visual content
Early Career
• Collaborated with Advertising Companies (Up until 2005)
• Worked for Wunderman Athens, Gnomi FCP, msps, and Generation Y in graphic/web design.
• Worked as a Freelance Professional from 2005 to the present day.
• Plaisio Computers (2005 - 2010)
Creative Director (Graphic Designer/Web Designer) for the company's website.
• Worked for Wunderman Athens, Gnomi FCP, msps, and Generation Y in graphic/web design.
• Worked as a Freelance Professional from 2005 to the present day.
• Plaisio Computers (2005 - 2010)
Creative Director (Graphic Designer/Web Designer) for the company's website.
Client List
Worked with Greek departments of Municipality of Chios, Leroy Merlin, Aqua Marina Global, MSPA Global, Unigreen SA, Elia Ermou Hotel, Celestyal Cruises, Nestle, Duo, Citibank, Vodafone, and others.
Awards/Activities
• First Place Award in Climate Film Festival for “H2O” short film
• Several Awards for “Manto” short film
• Received several awards on behalf of Celestyal Cruises.
• First Place Award in Greece for Music Composition in the Make Cusic Contest 2005.
• Ermis Awards on behalf of MSPS for a project of the brand Duo.
• Held a personal exhibition of Artistic Photography at the multi-venue Piree.
• Video Intructor for Hellenic Photographic Society (efe.com)
• Several Awards for “Manto” short film
• Received several awards on behalf of Celestyal Cruises.
• First Place Award in Greece for Music Composition in the Make Cusic Contest 2005.
• Ermis Awards on behalf of MSPS for a project of the brand Duo.
• Held a personal exhibition of Artistic Photography at the multi-venue Piree.
• Video Intructor for Hellenic Photographic Society (efe.com)
Education
Completed studies in Camerawork/Directing/Montage-Editing, Photography, Graphic
Design, and Music/Sound Production and Editing through degrees and specialized seminars.
Design, and Music/Sound Production and Editing through degrees and specialized seminars.
