Founder-member of the Cyprus Photographic Society and pioneer of art photography on the island whose work over 50 years won many prestigious awards, as well as acclaim among his peers on the world stage.
International news photographer who covered major events in the Middle East and East Africa for United Press International from the 1950s and great supporter of CPS. Before his death in June 2008, he initiated the original concept of a memorial competition, in honour of his close friend and colleague George Lanitis.