Elias is a destination wedding photographer who loves photographing in natural light, as it inspires him to photograph the real. Real emotions, real reactions, real people, real weddings! There's nothing better than the genuine!
Wedding photography demands to document a lot of different things in real time and in the most spectacular way! It's so much more than just a styled shoot. Of course, the decoration and all the unique details that you spent your precious time to choose, the portraits of you and your loved ones, all dressed up for the special day and so much more are of high importance. All of these, got Elias's work published on coveted wedding blogs, such as Style Me Pretty, Magnolia Rouge, Junebug, Ruffled, Grey Likes Weddings, 100 Layer Cake, Bridal Musings, Fly Away Bride and many more
As a destination wedding photographer, Elias has the privilege to travel to places that are blessed with beautiful light all over Europe. Santorini, Mykonos, Sifnos, Spetses and Crete in Greece. Tuscany, Venice and the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Provence and Paris in France and so many others! Documenting destination weddings all over Europe, meeting new people from all over the world and being part of their most amazing moments is what keeps him motivated!
His style of wedding photography is a fusion of fine art and photojournalism. The decision on blending these two styles is based totally on what is best for each couple. There are times that the photographer must know to be discrete and keep a distance and others that the model might need some help with posing. Please take your time to read the reviews of the couples that trusted Elias with their wedding photography. What they have to say and their overall experience is what is the most important.
Yet, the best reward for his work and the real challenge at every wedding is to capture timeless images that will make you re-live your wedding day, images that you will remember forever with your loved ones, images that will tell your story!
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I reached out to Elias as I was planning a destination wedding abroad and loved his photography. Despite needing to move to the states for reasons out of our control, we was a consummate professional, continued to give us support and advice, and even recommended a peer local to us. He is extremely talented, kind, and generous without expectation. I would recommend him to capture any special event or wedding!
Alice Sent on 10/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
A perfect choice!
I cannot recommend Elias any more highly - his photos were perfectly lit, edited, with gorgeous natural light and he was so easy to work with. Some things that stood out in our process with Elias. He was great with communication - helping develop a rapport even before meeting in person. The day of and rehearsal dinner he helped us feel comfortable but also was able to blend in seamlessly and get beautiful pictures of both events.
In receiving our photos, my husband and I were thrilled! Having the ability to have both film and digital photographs was amazing and his galleries were easy to download and share with family/friends! Plus, everyone looked so stunning and natural.
I am so happy we went with Elias and now have his beautiful pictures to remember our wedding forever.
Gemm Sent on 07/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Best! - Incredibly talented and a pleasure to work with!
We can't recommend Elias highly enough, he is absolute pleasure to work with and so incredible talented! I can feel quite self-conscious posing for photographs and it was actually the part I was least looking forward to about our day, but from the first call we had with Elias months before our wedding, we knew we had found the right photographer. Not only will he put you at total ease, he'll find a way to make you really enjoy it and have fun with the photos, and as a result you'll receive some stunning images! Elias knows how to bring the best out of people, how to work with the light and the surroundings, capturing perfect moments that will come to life each time you look back at them and you'll cherish them always. We're so glad we put the memories of our special day in Elias' hands - the results are incredible and we could't be happier!
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Sidney Sent on 06/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing Anniversary Session
I cannot recommend Elias enough! My husband and I booked an early anniversary session with Elias when we were visiting Santorini, and he was AMAZING! He was so incredibly helpful with recommendations from hair and makeup artists to what footwear to bring for the streets we'd be on. He was so personable, professional, and kind, and we could not possibly be any happier with the images he created for us! Next time we're abroad, we'll be booking with him again! Thank you so much for everything, Elias!!
Megan Sent on 03/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Most stunning wedding photos ever!
We can't recommend Elias highly enough to anyone shopping around for a photographer. We feel incredibly lucky that our wedding planner connected us with him. We knew right away from looking at his portfolio that his work was stunning but when we saw our own photos we were absolutely blown away. We have received endless compliments from family and friends. Each one is better than the next and they are a true treasure. Not only is Elias incredibly talented but he is a joy to work with and made us feel at ease being in front of the camera. He made us laugh, knew all of the best spots, and he let us live our day organically and captured it beautifully. My favorite memory is changing into my comfy shoes and running through Oia after our ceremony at sunset to sneak in some shots at the blue domes. We had so much fun. And a super bonus - he sent our entire album of photos to us in less than 1 week which is unheard of during wedding season!
Fotini Sent on 10/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
We were so lucky to have Elias as our wedding photographer. He captured our most special moments in such a way no other word than PERFECTION would suffice. His gentle and humble nature helped us feel comfortable and be ourselves, reflecting this in the final result. The most heart felt THANK YOU to you Elia, anyone would be lucky to have you photograph their most special moments in life. Fotini & Theodoros
Kelly Sent on 07/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Elias is amazing; do yourself a favor and hire him!! We used Elias for our wedding in Santorini in May 2018 and we couldn't have been happier with our choice! From the beginning, Elias was super friendly, professional, and responsive. On our wedding day, he worked so hard to get us the very best pictures and was so easy (and fun!) to work with. We found ourselves laughing and really enjoying our time with him. We were really impressed with how focused he was on making the pictures just right; he was hustling the whole time and clearly always keeping his eye out for the best spots for pictures (we even pulled off the side of the road on to a field to nab some great pictures).
The final product was superb. His photos are absolutely stunning and he captured so many wonderful moments. Many of our friends have commented on the high quality of the photos. We would unequivocally recommend him as a photographer for a wedding or any other special events! We hope to have an opportunity to work with him again!
Angela Sent on 01/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
It has taken a while to finally stop looking at my pictures and put into words the absolute magic that Elia managed to capture on our most special weekend. Elia took on a big feet- 3 days, 300 people, and a whole lot of craziness. However, he created a sense of confidence and calmness in the way he spoke, and the way in which he worked. Even with what seemed like chaos, he helped Thanos and I feel like we were the only two people in the world. He was professional, helpful, and motivating. Moreover, his artistic eye and creativity was captured in every single photograph. The compliments we received continue to this day and we are so grateful to have every amazing memory at every glimpse of his work. Thank you Elia!
Charlotte Sent on 12/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Choosing Elias as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding (in Meganisi, July 2017). I seriously don't think I could have stayed so calm on the day without him!
He was a real pleasure to be around, put us at ease, and his photos are the best images I've ever seen of myself and my husband (and our guests / venue / you name it...).
He was very accommodating to my request that we keep the 'posed shots' to a minimum, capturing stunning 'candid' moments, and he had a super calm manner when directing us, which removed any awkwardness. He was also extremely professional in teaming with our videographers. I'd been told that sometimes videographers and photographers can step on each others' toes, but they worked together seamlessly throughout.
We are so glad we found him. Everything was perfect, from our initial meeting via Skype, to coordinating on logistics and event plans (he photographed 3 days of events), to delivery of the final product.
Vicky Sent on 10/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Ilias is an amazing photographer and an amazing person. He is the best we could have chosen for our baby's christening
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Elias, is one of the best photographers based in Athens. I admire his work and his unique approach. Every wedding for him is a new well told story that he put together with his images.
Elias is an excelent professional and a very talented artist. You must definitely consider him as an option when looking for your wedding photographer.
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Elias Kordelakos Photography frequently asked questions
Elias Kordelakos Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
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Elias Kordelakos Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
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Elias Kordelakos Photography offers the following photography styles:
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Elias Kordelakos Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
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Second Shooter
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Elias Kordelakos Photography is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
