In the orthodox faith the egg symbolises the sealed Tomb of Christ — the cracking of which symbolised his resurrection from the dead. The red colour symbolises the blood of Christ Do you want to dye your eggs like we will do on Holly Saturday morning? It is simple just follow a few easy steps: Combine water, onion skins, and vinegar in a pot; bring to a boil. Set aside…
Byzantine Athens is represented by a small number of churches mostly dated from the 11th century. The decorations of churches with figures of Christ, the apostles and saints, was an early form of writing, with images explaining the Orthodox faith for those unable to read. These tiny churches with their red-tiled domes are antique gems set among the modern concrete buildings of the urban metropolis. We will meander through Plaka’s narrow…
The Greek Orthodox tradition is steeped in the universal themes of life and death that are infinitely relatable to all of us. Easter particularly is a time when religious ceremonies bring communities together, both of the living and the dead, uniting communities on a continuous time line and reinforcing a sense of place, history and tradition. Our tours provide a window into this world. A glimpse into another culture's way…
With a choice of exclusive escorted and tutored tours to choose from, join us to explore your photographic potential whilst experiencing the beauty of hidden Greece the tourist crowds miss with our 2018 photography workshops. Each tour is for up to 10 people, includes daily expert tuition from professional photographer Matt Widgery and an exciting itinerary to immerse you in the culture and history of Greece. We guide you…
Chryssie's Greece will be exhibiting at The Photography Show 2018 from 17 -20 March at the NEC Birmingham - STAND G26 Free travel photography mini workshops from pro photographer and photography trainer Matt Widgery at the The Photography Show 2018. Get started on your journey to better travel photography with powerful tips that will immediately improve your portfolio and give you the confidence to tackle any new photographic challenge without…
Lemnos island - 14 - 21 June, 2018 Cooking, styling and photography master class! You will cook, shoot and eat You will study how to cook special dishes, styling tricks and you will understand the secrets of how to create amazing food photography! A day from our new itinerary: Day 2 The organic day 07:00 – 09:30 Breakfast – Traditional Greek breakfast buffet – cooked by the hotel 09:30 – 10:30…
Messolonghi is the capital town of Aetolia-Acarnania in Western Greece, known as the site of dramatic sieges during the war of Independence against the Ottoman empire and the death of the philhellenic poet Lord Byron. The town is dominated by vast salt water lagoons that are home to amazing bird concentrations, depending on the season and the weather. Of course most photographers focus on the pelicans and the noisy flamingoes.…
We will guide you to the best places, people and food to experience Greece like a local. Not only will you come away with some amazing images, but also a deeper understanding of the country that truly is the birthplace of Western civilisation. 2018 photography workshops Messolonghi- (Apocria) 17-24 February Athens (Independence day) 22-29 March Messolonghi (Orthodox Easter) 30 March- 10 April Messolonghi, Holy Trinity (Simiou Panigyri) 24-31 May Lemnos…
When’s the next one? February 17 – 23rd 2018 How much is it? £3,000 What’s included? Accommodation, breakfast and workshops,local transport. This includes daily workshops, as well as post production and photo critique sessions in the evenings. What’s not included? Flights, lunch and dinner. You’ll also need to provide your own camera and all other related gear. For more information on this fantastic workshop see our tour page.
