About me

Hello, I am Theodora,

First real camera I kept on my hands was 2008 when a desire for a Master degree in Fine arts led me to create my first stop motion video “Element addiction” and win the 1st video award in the Public digital film festival, 2008. I made more videos and some of them took part in theatrical performances and shows. I took directing classes and history of cinema and I am still learning. I have exhibited my art in several exhibitions through the years, in Greece. And all of that before I move to NY, USA in 2018.

A new chapter started in my life. Food photography and videography started as a hobby during the pandemic but then I started seeing food as art and it was something new and challenging for me. I wanted to learn more, take more attractive pictures, and become better and better. I studied and practiced a lot. I got new equipment, I refreshed my skills in editing, one brought the other and before I realized it I became a food photographer – videographer with a portfolio and personal style with an IG, a YouTube channel and a Blog!

My passion in arts was sawn from early stages of my life. In addition to working as a food photographer – videographer I have studied Interior – Industrial design. I worked as a designer in several companies and I am still practicing design as a freelancer owning Tsilikodesign.com

I love the challenge of creating something new and fresh, attractive and beautiful making all the senses react. My experience in design makes my work stand out, following the trends but also being special and unique at the same moment.

Work with me

The pre-shooting

This is a really important stage that will lead us to create the best pictures and videos and promote your business goals. In this stage we are going to talk about your vision and create together the mood board, or storyboard of the project. In this stage we are going to talk about all the details (shipping products, right props and tools) that are needed for a successful shoot day.

The shooting:

This is the most fun stage of the process! You can be attending the shooting in person or remotely. By using the tethering technique you can watch real time the whole process of shooting and all the captures that you pictured coming true.

The post-shooting:

This stage includes the editing of the final products (images or video or both) and the delivery. The delivery is taking place through We transfer or similar way. I always keep a backup.

My gear

I started my journey in photography shooting with an old phone camera. I upgraded to my first camera Canon EOS M50 a few months later. (So light weight!) A year later I got my Canon EOS R which I use for all my shooting now. I do everything myself, from the stories to storyboard, the directory, lighting, editing and audio, graphics etc.

Camera: Canon EOS R, Canon EOS M50

Lens: 24-70mm f2.8 – 100mm Macro f2.8 – 35mm f1.8 – 22mm f.2

Light: Weeylite Ninja 400, ESDDI LED PLV-380, Neewer Ring Light Kit:18″/48cm Outer 55W 5500K

Light Diffusers: NiceFoto Parabolic Softbox 27.5 inch/70cm, Neewer 5 in 1 Portable Multi 40″x 60″/100 x 150CM, Neewer 43 Inch/110 Centimeter

Tripods: GEEKOTO 79 inches Carbon Fiber Camera Tripod Monopod with 360 Degree Ball Head (x2), Joby JB01503 GorillaPod 1K Kit, HPUSN Adjustable Backdrop Stand – 10ft x 7ft

Dolly: Sirui VSK-2 Video Survival Kit

Microphone: BOYA BY-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier

Phone: Samsung S21 Ultra Plus

I also own a drone that helps me add some beautiful scenes on my videos!

My newest addition is a Gimbal ZHIYUN CRANE-M3

I also own many types of different Backdrops and props for my photography and videos.

I always upgrate my gear and new additions might not be here, so check with me.

Did you check my portfolio, yet? Go on take a look!

Proud of

1st prize - Public digital film festival, 2008

This is how everything started for me. I made a this video to express my ideas and feelings, practicing the technique of the stop motion. With very little editing skills I managed to put this video together. I participated in the Public film festival and got 1st place. Totally unexpected price but because of this I started my journey with my camera.

Fun facts

Favorite food to shoot – cupcakes. Favorite drink to shoot – coffee.
First time I ate in a high end restaurant I felt the desire to learn to cook like a chef.
I have participated as “people” in Greek production movies, just in order to be around and see how they are doing it.
You might see my hands in my pictures a lot. Did you know that I used to be a hand model?
As an interior designer I have designed lots of cafes, bakeries, super markets etc. First time I visited the USA I happened to go shopping in Supermarket that felt familiar even though I had never visited the USA before. The reason is that it was a design of mine from the past.
I also like to draw. I have participated in group exhibitions with my art for more than 10 years.
Last but It might shock you is that… I don’t think I have a favorite food. I like lots of different food but I can’t pick one as a favorite.

Photographer – Videographer | New Jersey, USA | hello@greekandsimple.com