HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY GREECE
Photo: Philip Sapirstein
ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMAGING
Cutting-edge digital documentation technologies are revolutionizing archaeological recording and publication, offering ever-evolving methods to capture, interpret, and share the past. Tailored to the specific needs of each project and in close collaboration with team members, I employ a diverse range of imaging techniques—including high-precision 3D photogrammetry, Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI), 360-degree immersive VR photography, multispectral imaging, time-lapse photography, animation, digital rollouts, and light compositing. More than just capturing intricate details and making visible the invisible, my work weaves visual narratives that bring archaeological discoveries to life, revealing hidden stories and deepening engagement with the past."
The Digital Epigraphy Project at the Athenian Agora
DEVA (Digital Epigraphy & Visualization at the Athenian Agora) is a new project. We’re researching ancient texts in Athens with innovative 3D methods. The project has been scanning dozens of difficult-to-read inscriptions and clarifying the readings of damaged areas of text.
Lighting Composites for Optimal Viewing
Studio Lighting
Composited Lighting
Final Composite
Composite lighting in digital photography involves capturing multiple images with different lighting setups and blending them in post-processing. This technique allows precise control over highlights, shadows, and reflections to achieve a perfectly lit final image.​
Using Pottery Profile Drawings In Photographic Reconstructions
By integrating pottery profile drawings with high-resolution photography, I ensure that even highly fragmented objects can be visually reassembled for research, presentation, and publication. Using advanced lighting, positioning, and digital compositing techniques, I produce clear, detailed images that enhance documentation and analysis. This method is ideal for archaeologists, museums, and research institutions looking for a dynamic and precise way to showcase their material.
Digital "Rollouts"
Digital rollout images are high-resolution, flattened representations of curved or cylindrical objects, such as pottery or inscriptions. Using specialized photography and stitching techniques, I create seamless, distortion-free images that reveal the entire surface in a single view. This method is ideal for detailed documentation, analysis, and publication.
Animations
I enhance videos with 3D model animations and layered plans, drawings, and photos, creating dynamic and informative visuals. By animating reconstructions and seamlessly overlaying site plans and images, I bring archaeological sites and artifacts to life, making complex information more engaging and accessible.
360° Content Creation
360-degree photos offer immersive, interactive views of archaeological sites, architectural spaces, and landscapes. These images allow viewers to explore environments in full detail, providing a deeper sense of place and context for research, education, and storytelling.
Multispectral Imaging
I use multispectral imaging to reveal details invisible to the naked eye by capturing different wavelengths of light. This technique enhances surface textures, faded inscriptions, and material compositions, making it a powerful tool for archaeological analysis, conservation, and research.