Loulou d’Aki
Photographer / Based in Athens, Greece
Loulou d’Aki is a photographer born and raised on the Swedish seaside. Her main interest lies in how human beings are affected by the society in which they live and the influence of visible or invisible borders.
Alongside commissioned work and freelance editorials Lou focuses on various long term projects, such as: MAKE A WISH – a photo essay looking at the hopes and dreams of youngsters across the globe. DOWN BY THE WATER - an exploration of the borderline freedom lived on islands in the Persian Gulf. CITY HEADACHE – the post-war generation’s way of handling the Iranian dress code in it’s own way within a society where the urban recollection of war and martyrdom is an unevitable and constant factor.
Her work has been exhibited at Prix Bayeux Calvados des correspondants de guerre, Noorderlicht Photofestival, Singapore Photofestival, The Other hundred, Foto Leggendo, Mois de la photo, Portraet nu!...
Some of her clients include Le Monde, die Zeit, New York Times, TIMES, NY Magazine, Internazionale, Le Journal du dimanche, Marie Claire, Dagens Nyheter, Unicef...Since she began using Instagram she has done Instagram takeovers for @newyorkerphoto, @burndiary and @americanphotomag
Middle Eastern based from 2010 - 2015, Loulou d’Aki is currently based in Athens, available for assignments worldwide.