Emma Louise Charalambous (b.1991) developed a keen eye for photography from a young age. Even though she became a self-taught photographer by her early teens, she did not academically pursue photography until her early 20s. Her mixed background of sciences and art is reflected in her work; as her visual documentary narratives follow an analytical approach in deconstructing the subject matter, with the resulting ‘research findings’ being presented in the form of photographs. For over a decade Emma has engaged in photography both as a freelance profession and as a personal creative practice, utilizing it as a central tool to understand and communicate the world around her.
After having her first self-published photobook “Bloodhound” exhibited at AMBIKA P3 Gallery London (2014) and later at the IAPT Photobook Exhibition in Nicosia (2018), more recently, in 2023 she partook in the Divine Duality group exhibition at Gallery 45 (Limassol), where she exhibited pieces from her long-term project “What’s Up With the Sky?”. Her inaugural solo exhibition ‘Amensalism’ took place in October 2024 at Diatopos Gallery Nicosia, Cyprus.
For over a decade working as a freelance photographer, Emma’s commercial work with local and international clients spans across various industries, currently focusing on product photography and content creation. Although she boasts a dynamic roster of clients, the rounded experience has ignited a particular interest in her approach, vision and experience in the commercial market. Her more characteristic commissioned productions, comprise photographic coverage for many major cultural events in Cyprus.
Education
2013-2014 – Masters in Documentary Photography & Photojournalism - University of Westminster
2010 – 2013 – BSc in Environmental Science - University of Nottingham
Exhibitions
11/2024 – ICPT24 – ‘Bloodhound’ Photobook exhibited at 7th International Conference on Photograph and Theory.
10/2024 – Solo Exhibition “Amensalism” at Diatopos Contemporary Art Space, Nicosia Cyprus
10/2023 – Divine Duality – group exhibition at Gallery 45, Limassol Cyprus
11/2018 – Self-published photobook ‘Bloodhound’ featured in ‘IAPT Photobook Exhibition’
11/2014 – ‘Bloodhound’ shown in group exhibition at AMBIKA P3 Gallery, London.
Awards, Shortlists & Other Activities
12/2024 – First Place and Honorable Mention in the 25th edition of Juliet Margaret Cameron Awards - Open Theme
06/2024 – Participated in LAB2 Workshop (as part of Athens Photo Festival)
05/2024 – Shortlisted for Athens Photo Festival

