Hello, I’m Eva — a fine art photographer, photography mentor, and creativity life coach based in Brighton, UK. I’m passionate about helping photographers, creatives, and artists get their mojo back. It is my mission to inspire you, help you build your confidence, and unlock your creative potential. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, overcome creative blocks, or simply rediscover the joy in your work, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I grew up on the beautiful island of Crete and moved to the UK to pursue a PhD in Photography at UCA, thanks to a Greek State Foundation scholarship. I hold a PGCE teaching certificate from the University of Brighton and I am now an accredited life coach. These qualifications, along with over 14 years of experience, have shaped my approach to teaching and coaching, blending expertise with a deep understanding of personal and creative growth.
Brighton is now my home, and I love everything about living here — especially the beach. It’s my happy place. There’s nothing quite like grounding myself on the pebbles, feeling the rhythm of the waves, and letting the sea breeze relax my body and mind.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me dancing, swimming, or exploring art and photography galleries. I’m passionate about personal growth, meditation, and staying active —they keep me feeling balanced, energised and inspired.
What else do I love? Sunny days of course, chocolate, cats (ok cuddly dogs too) and colours!
In my artistic practice, I like to push the boundaries of photography, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction to encourage people to see the world and photography differently. My work has been featured in solo and group shows across the UK, such as the prestigious Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2008 and in international exhibitions from Greece and Lithuania to Korea and New York.
Over the past 14 years, I’ve worked with so many wonderful people as a teacher, mentor, and coach. It all started when I designed my first ever course ‘Abstraction, Photography, and Play’ which has inspired many of my students so far. The people I support range from professional photographers, university students working on BA, MA, or PhD projects to adults and children exploring their passion for creativity.
I believe that creativity is about so much more than making art — it’s about playing and flirting with life. It’s about connection, growth, and transformation.
So, whether you’re starting fresh or taking your creativity to new heights, I’d love to help you on your journey.
Let’s explore what’s possible and make your creative dreams a reality.
My personal website
www.evakalpadaki.co.uk
