Iakovos Draculis
Photography + Good Coffee
Hunter of hidden symmetry
iPhone Photography Awards 2021🥈| 2022🥉
iPhone Photography Awards 2021🥈| 2022🥉
Coffee Industry Advisor | Former CEO of Draculi Coffee S.A.
Born in Aliveri, Greece, I’m told we have just one life to live. However, that’s probably not true in my case. I seem to live in two parallel universes. In one, I spent years inside the world of coffee — building, shaping, and learning what it takes to create value around something as simple (and complex) as a cup. In the other, I’m an observant photographer, drawn to serendipity, hidden geometry, and the quiet tension between elements that don’t obviously belong together.
My journey as a photographer began when I was ten, snapping my first photo on a school trip. Since then, the camera has become an extension of how I see — an essential tool for translating life into form. In 2021, one of my iPhone photographs was recognised in the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS), and was later shared by Apple’s Tim Cook.
This portfolio is a glimpse into the worlds that inspire me — a showcase of the details that catch my eye and refuse to let go. So, grab a cup of coffee (always a good idea) and enjoy the tour. If you’d like to connect about prints or a photography project, feel free to drop me a line.