Photography: Tsittra’s Perspective

Tsittra’s love for photography is a vital part of his artistic vision. Wherever he goes, his camera comes along—capturing moments of movement, stillness, and the vivid interplay of colours. For him, photography isn’t just about taking pictures; it’s about seeing the world in unique ways and connecting it back to his art.

He thrives in a variety of settings, whether it’s wandering the countryside in the early morning, exploring the energy of festivals and nightclubs, or stepping out into the stillness of the night. Most of the time, Tsittra is out and about, camera in hand, ready to capture candid moments as they happen. One such moment came when a “Carrier pigeon” (war hero) landed on his table while he was enjoying a Guinness—an unexpected snapshot that tells a story all its own.

When he takes on professional shoots, Tsittra approaches his work with care, ensuring the lighting and composition are just right. However, his style isn’t overprocessed. Often, he lets the raw beauty of his photos shine, with minimal digital enhancements. As he says, “It is what it is.”

For Tsittra, photography is not an isolated craft—it feeds directly into his other artistic pursuits. Some of his photos inspire watercolours, sketches, or detailed charcoal drawings. Photography gives him a foundation to explore natural realism and organic textures, allowing him to bring his vision to life in new forms. He loves watching a drawing take shape, evolving from a photograph into something entirely its own.

Despite his talent, Tsittra doesn’t consider himself a professional photographer. “I’m just an everyday man with a camera,” he says. His philosophy is simple: focus, aim, and shoot. If a photo inspires him to alter or enhance it, he’ll take it a step further—blending pencil, charcoal, watercolours, or acrylics to create magic on canvas, paper, or board.

Whether it’s a candid shot, a professional project, or a painting inspired by a photograph, Tsittra’s work reflects his love for the organic and the real. As he puts it: “Click, gotcha!”his piece has a lot of personality and gives readers a sense of Tsittra’s artistic approach, but it could benefit from clearer organization and a smoother flow. Right now, it feels a bit scattered, jumping between ideas without fully developing each one. By structuring it more cohesively and tightening the sentences, it will better showcase Tsittra’s connection between photography and his broader artistic practice.