Mr. Trakas is a talented professional with extensive experience and a unique eye for underwater and aerial photography. Born in Athens in 1972, he grew up in Ermoupoli, Syros, and graduated from a technical high school there. Initially, he was involved in commerce, but gradually expanded his interests and began to engage in recreational and professional diving. In 1999, he expanded his studies in scuba diving with the Greek Federation of Underwater Activities, and in 2004 he obtained his instructor trainer diploma from the World Confederation of Underwater Activities (CMAS).
At the same time, he was involved in underwater photography and video creation. In 2012, he started to focus on aerial photography and attended seminars on photography, directing, and lighting. From 2014 to the present day, in addition to underwater and aerial photography, Mr. Trakas has also been involved in landscape, architecture, and portrait photography, as well as in the creation of documentaries for volunteer groups engaged in medical services, infrastructure upgrade projects, and cultural activities.
He has collaborated with many companies and organizations, such as DEDDIE, EYDAP, WWF, NOVA, DISCOVER GREECE, Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT), Municipality of Syros – Ermoupolis, Municipality of Kythnos, Municipality of Astypalaia, South Aegean Region, Aegean Team, ALL FOR BLUE, DYKTYO DAFNI, NISO GAS, and many others. He has also attended seminars and training courses in entrepreneurship and project management.
Overall, Mr. Trakas is a professional photographer and cinematographer with extensive experience and skills in the field of underwater and aerial photography and video creation.
