Magdalene Kourti

Based in Athens

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I am Magdalene, an award-winning visual artist & photographer who is inspired by emotions and light! I have studied fine arts and digital arts, in London. As a photographer in Greece, I am mostly into the island, summer weddings, as on Mykonos, Naxos, Paros - Antiparos, Santorini, Amorgos, Rhodes but also city weddings as in Athens, and in Cyprus

Being a painter, a video artist, and a mother of 3 precious kids, has influenced a lot my shooting style. I love traveling and going to film and music festivals. I love sushi, yoga, and meditation. I love the warm sun on my face, the weightlessness and the silence in the sea, and the sound of the wind; I love my cats, my Vivo barefoot boots, and sci-fi movies. I love the big smiles and positive thinkers!

Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?

The last years had moved to Rhodes, Greece. I do charge a fixed amount for travel and accommodation fee for destination weddings all over Greece and Cyprus, unless otherwise agreed.

How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?

Since 2009, ..really many, each of them unique :)

Describe your "style" of wedding photography.

Actually, I have a very basic approach to my wedding photojournalistic work. Because I am fascinated by the natural human emotions that permeate that special day for so many couples, I love the fact that I feel like I am preserving their energy, emotions, and personas for posterity in their wedding photos. In every single example of my creative wedding photojournalism, I strive to share those very real occasions with the viewer and always to give them the feeling of being there at that very moment when two people who love each other commit their lives to each other. To me, that’s truly the meaning of wedding documentary photography. And, as a big fan of those real moments, I also enjoy shooting wedding documentary photography, in a very discreet way that includes numerous creative candid shots that convey the true emotions of the couple. I am confident in realism and not in photoshopped or airbrushed wedding photography. That's because I firmly believe that you look great just the way you are on your wedding day. And, that's why I want to creatively capture it and share it with everyone who views the photos of your Big Day!

What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?

There are basic packages but also tailored made ones.

Do you have a studio where we can meet? Do you use Skype?

I usually use email, google meet, WhatsApp!

What are your professional degrees, credentials, affiliations? Have you taken any recent educational workshops or classes?

I am a figurative visual artist who is into photography, mainly documentary wedding photography, or reportage wedding photography, since 2009. I have studied fine art in UAL – Wimbledon College of Arts and have Masters degree in digital image from Metropolitan University, in London.

Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

I am a photographic storyteller & a positive thinker! As a figurative artist, I love being an observer of the moment, natural light & emotions.

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11 Recommendations

Just a quick note to tell you that we LOVE the pictures... amazing job and thanks so much!
You were such a calm and amazing presence on an otherwise hectic day... your energy was really appreciated.
Artistically you are a wizard... some shots!

YORGO + LAURA

I can barely put this in words, thank you so much!
We've spent hours looking at the photos already.
This was the best gift we'll ever receive, with your pictures we were reliving our wedding minute for a minute and sobbing all the way through. We really feel you captured our emotions just the way they felt, and because of that we can share our moment with our loved
ones and have it live on forever. We are so
thankful for this, both the pictures and the way you worked with us.
So again, thank you, thank you for this precious moment.

LINDA + DANIEL

We got married in Rhodes in June 2022. When I was given a list of photographers | immediately saw Magdalene's photos and knew she was the one. She captured the natural and intimate moments, the ones that are unrehearsed and un-staged, the in-between moments only a gifted photographer sees.

TAMY + EREZ

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We hired Magdalene to be our photographer for our destination wedding in Mykonos. We had originally booked her for May of 2020, but our wedding was postponed due to COVID. In addition to graciously keeping our contract for the next year, Magdalene was an amazing addition to our wedding. She was available to give input on a change in the ceremony venue, decided on less than one month before the wedding, and was so helpful in keeping me calm and reassured throughout the process.
On the day before the wedding, Magdalene and our videographers walked around Mykonos town with us. She immediately Read More made us feel at ease. Her style, more documentary or photojournalist than "traditional" wedding, was exactly what we needed. She obtained such gorgeous, candid shots, which exactly captured the moments we wanted to remember. Her encouragement helped us act natural and the beautiful photographs are a testament to her "behind-the-scenes" approach. Her photographs are just spectacular.
On the day of the wedding, Magdalene was careful to capture so many small elements, and not just the traditional ones (dress, shoes, accessories, etc). She took time to get to know us, to understand what traditions were important to us, and to highlight the small details that we had worked so hard to create. The intimate place setting at dinner. The traditional Palestinian embroidery and olive branches that we wanted to incorporate. And she did it all in such a remarkable, low-key manner. When we got our photos back (and so quickly!), I couldn't believe the photos she was able to get - I don't even remember seeing her in some parts!
All I can say is that we were truly lucky to have found Magdalene as our wedding photographer. Her style is amazing! I love the photojournalism flair, which truly captures the spirit of the experience, not just the posed moments.

ARENE + MICHAEL

We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have been able to have Magdalene as our wedding photographer on Sifnos. Not only is she a true artist with an exceptional eye and sensibility, who has been able to capture the most wonderful moments of our wedding on Sifnos, but she is also an extremely professional photographer. Everything with her has been smooth from start to finish, and with all the stress a wedding entails this is of considerable importance. In a nutshell, the trust she created has been the source of gorgeous pictures that we will cherish forever and I wish I could work with Read More Magdalene over and over again.

LAURIE + CLEMENT

Magdalene is super talented and we are in love with our wedding pics. She is quick to respond and was very punctual. A pleasure to have around during the preparations and invisible to the guests. One of our best decisions for our wedding in Mykonos. Totally recommend!!!

GEORGIANA + JAMES

We were excited to be back in Lindos for a family photo shoot with our Wedding Photographer, Magdalene. Just like our wedding photographs Magdalene really captured the character and personality of us all and especially the children who are all now 7yrs older!. We are amazed at how she brought that out so effortlessly with no awkward poses. The light she captured in the evening sun and the discreet beauty of Lindos was incredible. We are looking forward to creating a wall gallery with the photos to add to our wedding ones and won't leave it that long before we capture our family again. Such a Read More pleasure to work with again. Priceless.

NICOLA + JONATHAN

Magdalene did an amazing job photographing my wedding in May 2019. Communication with her was always prompt, and I felt like she easily understood and delivered on what we were looking for in our photos. Her images are naturally composed, and I really love the authentic look of her work that sets her apart from other wedding photographers. Magdalene is also a warm, kind, and easy-going person, and I really enjoyed working with her and having her there on our special day.

AMANDA + WIL

Magdalene is pure magic, she captures the most important candid moments and you don’t even realize she’s in the room. She specializes in journalistic photography so if you don’t like posing for pictures or you are camera shy she is your girl. She documented amazing moments, each picture conveys emotion, every time I look at a picture I relive my wedding. I highly recommend Magdalene, her pictures are beautiful, she is professional and honest. most of all she helps you feel relaxed on your big day, she truly is a breath of fresh air.

JENNIFER + DIMITRIS

We loved our experience with Magdalene!! No matter how rushed the day felt, she made me feel so calm and relaxed. The photos were natural and fun! It was really perfect having her as our photographer and glad we booked her for both our wedding events!!

ANUSHKA + JOE

It is one thing to have formal photos of your wedding day and another to have images that
capture the essence of moments! Magdalene observed and recorded our story as it unfolded,
each image filled with emotion, truth, and realism. Magdalene has a distinct artistic vision
towards wedding photography, she strives not for a flawless shot, but to perfectly capture the
actual emotion and atmosphere of the scene. Having a destination wedding often means
having to celebrate without the presence of all your loved ones, we go home knowing that
through our photos we can relive our special day Read More with them, moment by moment. Thank you
for authentically and candidly capturing our love!

ADRIANA + ANASTASIOS