Yannis Bournias is a Greek photographer and visual artist based in Athens, Greece. He is best known for his stunning black and white photographs of the Greek landscape, which capture the beauty of the country’s natural environment.
Born in Athens in 1975, Yannis Bournias developed an early interest in photography. He studied photography at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and graduated with a degree in photography and video production. After graduating, he worked as a freelance photographer for various magazines and newspapers before launching his own studio in 2004.
Since then, Yannis has become one of Greece’s most renowned photographers. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. He has also published several books featuring his photographs, including “Greece: A Photographic Journey” (2008) and “The Greek Landscape” (2012).
Yannis Bournias is passionate about capturing the beauty of his homeland through his lens. His photographs are characterized by their vivid colors and striking compositions that bring out the unique character of each location he visits. He often uses long exposures to capture light trails from passing cars or boats, creating a sense of movement within his images.
In addition to his photographic work, Yannis Bournias also works as a visual artist creating digital artworks that explore themes such as identity, memory, and nostalgia. His artworks have been exhibited at galleries around Europe and have been featured on various websites such as The Huffington Post and The Guardian.
Yannis Bournias continues to be an influential figure within the Greek photography scene today, inspiring many young photographers with his stunning images of Greece’s natural beauty.