Erics’ Note: Lukas Vasilikos is one of the most original and talented contemporary street photographers today. Not only does he have a strong grasp of black and white, but he is also able to use color to his advantage as well. His photographs are powerful and show a deep insight into human nature. Read more to see his thoughts on street photography and his amazing work.
Lukas: My name is Lukas Vasilikos. I live and work in Athens, Greece. I started to take photos at 2006 after a photo-seminar with Manos Lykakis. Since my first steps in photography, I liked being out at streets and shooting. I like to communicate with people and use them as actors, playing a performance just for me.
Street photography makes me feel free. All my senses are on alert and I like the “huntingâ€: finding and catching the right moment. Right now I’m also working on a whole different project which is more personal, concerns night shooting. This way I explore emotions like death, loss, and more.