Fokion Zissiadis

Fokion Zissiadis was trained as an architect, Zissiadis spent decades as an executive in the tourism sector before devoting himself fully to photography and adventure travel in 2016.

• Name — Fokion Zissiadis • Born — 1956 • Birthplace — Thessaloniki, Greece • Education — Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Architecture), University of Pennsylvania (MArch) • Occupation — Photographer, tourism executive • Years Active — 2016–present (as photographer) • Known for — Large-scale fine art landscape photography, "Icebergs from Genesis to Extinction" exhibition • Website — fokionzissiadis.com

Fokion Zissiadis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1956. He studied architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He later completed a master's degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, US, graduating in 1983. Following his studies, Zissiadis worked in the hotel and tourism sector, continuing a family tradition. From 1989 to 2016, he served as one of the main shareholders and Vice President of Sani S.A., known for the Sani Resort in Halkidiki. He was part of the second generation that contributed to the expansion of the resort facilities. Zissiadis first developed an interest in photography during his architecture student years, initially focusing on photographing buildings and urban landscapes. In 2015, following a shareholder decision regarding the company, Zissiadis made the decision to exit the tourism business. By 2016, he dedicated himself entirely to landscape photography and organizing solo adventure travel expeditions. Since 1979 he has been married to Mata Tsolozidis (Mata Tsolozidi-Zissiadis) owner of the "George Tsolozidis Collection" including antiquities of 7.000 years of history. She often accompanies him on his photographic journeys.

Zissiadis's photographic work is characterized by a personal approach to landscapes. He has stated he seeks to preserve a wide-angle "view through a personal window" on the world. His work transitioned from urban landscapes to nature, using geometry to interpret the landscape and emphasizing the genius loci (spirit of the place).

Fokion Zissiadis is recorded with the occupation businessperson. Classed in the genre landscape photography. Recorded as photographer, architect and businessperson. Within the Encyclopedia. Connected to 1 other published record in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.