ASCOT & VEIL

luxury photography studio
by SOTIRIS TSAKANIKAS

LOVE OF BEAUTY IS TASTE,

THE CREATION OF BEAUTY IS ART.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sotiris Tsakanikas Photography

The best of the best

united under

one brand

With Ascot & Veil my intention is to provide a home for photographers that I have been teaching the past 20 years.

Banking on a vast experience, top gear, unique style, great eye for beauty and love for what we do, we work having the same mission of expressing what we see, towards a vision of continuous growth and motion.

The common experiences and teamwork we have been developing for years, allow us to provide an impeccable service to our couples. We are flexible, fast, and familiar with top destinations in Europe.

In every moment

there is beauty,

let´s be open to finding and

creating it.


Photography is an ART of

observation.

It has little to do with the things

YOU SEE

and everything to do with the way you see them.

- Elliott Erwitt

Logo for Ascott & Veil, a photography studio by Sotiris Tsakanikas.

  • NICK

    Master Photographer

    The Old Hand - With over 2K weddings under his belt including some of the most elaborate and demanding affairs, Nikos' singular eye for seemingly unnoticed details melds with his passion for action-packed, pulsating moments. His innate verve for connection, keenness to gratify, and effusive high spirits never slow down, donning wedding stories deeply rooted in intimacy, finesse, exuberance, and dynamism.

  • Young man in a suit and tie smiling, standing against a plain background.

    FOTIS

    Master Photographer

    The Timber - Focusing on elements such as motion, lifestyle, and perspective, Fotis perfectly understands what each of us turns over to, each step of the way, bolstering our team in the weightiest photographic moments. His tasteful, unobtrusive coverage is driven by A&V's values, allowing our team to visually plan the best angles and grant our clients the most elaborate, unabbreviated services.

  • A man in a double-breasted suit jacket with a pocket square, wearing a turtleneck, standing against a plain wall.

    NIKOS

    Master Photographer

    The Hip To - Nikos' long-standing obsession with innovative tech, cutting-edge photographic gear and advancements have rendered him more than just a chapter and verse, fastidious wedding photographer. He oversees the editing and curation of our studio's production, from the selection of your wedding images to the impeccably culled album, ensuring you have imagery that perfectly represents you.

  • GEORGE

    Master Photographer

    The Ball of Fire - George's incessant amiableness reads through the permanent smile across his face. He can't get enough of the camera and his contagious, sprightly energy thrives on the joyful bedlam of a frenzied wedding party. Powerhouse brides and grooms who have a penchant for momentous, eventful, and hundred-proof wedding parties fall head over heels with his interaction-loaded photographs.

WHAT’S AN EXPERIENCE WORTH?

A bride and groom stand close together outdoors, smiling and gazing into each other's eyes. The bride is wearing a strapless white wedding gown, and the groom is dressed in a white tuxedo with a black bow tie. The background features greenery and soft sunlight.

DESTINATION WEDDINGS

& ELOPEMENTS

Life, environment, and precious connections

inspire my work and my world.

We capture your love story and most important weekend in your life in an authentic, artistic, beautiful, and also natural way. Our skills to balance diverse types of photography and discrete, chameleonic way of performing during your wedding, assures the best comprehensive photographic and cinematic outcome. You will be able to live your precious moments again and again through our lenses.

Couple in white dancing at outdoor wedding ceremony with live band playing guitar, keyboard, and double bass, and guests seated nearby, during daytime in a garden-like setting.

 ARE YOU READY TO ESCAPE?

A couple standing on the deck of a sailboat near the water, with a scenic view of cliffs and buildings in the background.

PRE-WEDDINGS     &

ENGAGEMENTS

Being surrounded by the promise of love and

yearn for togetherness is inspiring.

What a wonderful world! Let´s get creative and innovative together. The possibilities for your pre-wedding or engagement shoot are endless. We know the most beautiful destinations, places and spots with the best light, intimate corners, and wowing sunsets. We provide you with the production, styling and uniquely tailored aesthetic highlights. After your pre-wedding and engagement shoot you can order a bespoke album.

A couple in romantic embrace outside a white church with a bell tower, with cruise ship in the background, on a sunny day in Santorini, Greece.

 READY TO UNLOCK TIMELESS?

A woman in a flowing wedding dress standing on a desert-like landscape with layered rock formations, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

EDITORIALS

& ART

Constant urge and movement for expression

is the premise for growth.

As Henry David Thoreau once said, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” After over 25 years of experience, I have developed my sight through my camera. I see life as if I was looking through my lens. I see light, shapes, movement and opportunity for beauty and art. Authenticity and fastness of interpretation are in balance on each and every work I do.

Woman in a cream dress sitting on a white wall overlooking the water in Santorini, Greece, with a floral arch and a ship in the distance.

WHAT ARE DREAMS MADE OF?

Close-up of a young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a white dress, outdoors in soft natural light.

PORTRAITS

& BEAUTY

Discovering, creating, and rediscovering beauty,

lies in the simplicity of being.

“Discovery consists not seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes”, wrote Marcel Proust in Explore your heart. The vivid face of a woman, the strong look of a man, the wavy hair in the wind, the moment of stillness between my camera and you. Stepping outside my own experience, I observe. The beauty lies in your story, your essence, and your soul. My task is to cherish it, and capture it in the finest and most comprehensive way.

A woman with fair skin, dark short hair, and gold earrings is sitting on a beach with water in the background. She wears a white, one-shoulder dress and a turban-style head wrap.
A middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt, dark green tie, and black pants, stands outdoors holding a camera and looking at its settings. He is in front of greenery and flowering bushes.
A confident man with gray hair and beard, wearing a navy blue blazer over a white shirt and white pants, standing outdoors under a white archway with pink flowers and greenery.

Prime

PHOTOGRAPHY

with HEART and

SOUL

We´d love to get to know you and embark on this adventure together


Look with all your eyes. Look.

- Jules Verne