Iliana Kitsara

Iliana Kitsara was born in the late 90s and raised in a small city in western Greece. She is a self-taught photographer, studying Educational Sciences and constantly trying to improve herself into arts. 

Iliana has taken part in many photographic exhibitions and competitions. 

 “I could say for sure that the art of photography was a love from the very first sight. Few seconds were enough. Then… magic happened!”

 Her first camera was an old film camera which was found randomly in her grandmother’s house. 

 “When I first got into photography, it was like being addicted to it and I couldn’t do anything without it. 

It seems to my eyes like a small sacred object, like the key to the past, the present, and future. My eternal question will always be ‘How could I capture moments like seeing them with naked eyes, only with my eyes shutter?’. I wish I could! 

Being more specific, I found my voice by capturing portraits, still life scenes and experimenting with self-portraits into a vintage essence. 

I firmly believe that photography is one of the simplest ways to express yourself and capture somebody’s feelings. With this way you can create your own story and share it worldwide. 

Additionally, it is an extremely effective way to feel free and fulfilled as person. Capturing moments and creating photo-stories is like painting in a white canvas. It is just you and yourself in your own reality. 

No limits, no rules, no stress. In a high developing world where everything runs behind the time, photography is an oasis. 

Combining colours, playing with sunlight, engaging with people, transforming yourself is a non-stop game that boosts your imagination and mentality. 

I admire the natural flow in nature, and I am trying to transfer this through my work. Human’s postures, light shadows, inspiring conceptional projects with pure materials could catch my attention. 

I generally want to maintain a specific style to my photos, but this is risky, since you may be trapped into this motive and lose your force. 

Owing to this, I am trying to incorporate new ideas as much as possible.”

 You can see more of Iliana Kitsara’s work on her Instagram profile @__ilik and on her website www.ilikfotografia.com

 Freak, out!