Greece-born artist, photographer and writer, Tzeli Hadjidimitriou._________ Although her education was in economics, she gravitated towards storytelling through images and chose a different path. As time went on, she gained recognition for her ability to capture serene and emotional moments, particularly from the life of ancient Greeks. Having been born in the 1960s, she has been involved in photography since the 1990s. Despite working for many years, she is still developing new ideas. Tzeli's artistic endeavors have been sustained for decades, resulting in the exploration of timeless themes and scenes. Tzeli is a native of Greece and has lived in both cities and smaller islands. A lot of her photos depict her strong ties to the island of Lesvos. Her surroundings are a significant factor in shaping her photography, creating ambiance, thought, and significance.'". She usually captures scenes of Greece' landscapes, peaceful rooms, historic structures, and Greek culture. She uses film and digital cameras, depending on how her style is intended to be presented. Light, shadows, and patience are the only things required in her photos. She has a very serene and emotional style, with subtle lighting and clean compositions.'... In her work, Tzeli often steers clear of people but nevertheless conveys human stories through places and objects.. She incorporates documentary and fine art elements into her artistic expression. People are urged by Tzeli to take still moments and appreciate the small details in their surroundings. She frequently discusses themes such as memory, peace and the relationship between people and places. She encourages people to feel rather than look in her photographs.One of Tzeli’s photos shows an empty room with soft sunlight streaming through a window, casting gentle shadows across the floor. The space is simple—just a wooden chair and bare walls—but the light makes it feel alive. The image creates a sense of stillness, almost like time has paused. The way the light falls suggests early morning or late afternoon, adding warmth and peace to the scene. There are no people, but the photo feels personal, like someone just stepped out. Tzeli often uses this kind of setting to evoke memory and emotion without saying a word. Her use of space and quiet detail makes the photo feel like a memory frozen in time. It reminds us how powerful everyday moments can be when seen through the right lens.
The purpose of this project was to try something new so I decided to do cloudscapes, which I had never done before. I learned that the light, time of day, and weather can really change how the clouds look in a photo. My favorite part was just watching the sky and waiting for cool cloud shapes or colors to appear. The hardest part was being patient and ready, because the clouds move and change really fast. I will use what I learned to help me take better outdoor pictures in the future by paying more attention to the sky and lighting.