Jani Lakatos

Accredited Professional Photographer, Master Educator, Multidisciplinary Artist

I am an accredited professional photographer, master educator and multidisciplinary artist.I was lucky enough to have a colourful background  from being a national champion gymnast, working in film studios as a cartoon artist, being a professional dancer-singer-choreographer in many theatres, spending 6 years in medical education and being a University professor for the last 15 years.  I learned analog photography in my high school years, but in that period of my life I was more driven towards the fine arts, which I practiced for ten years. In 2016 I had a vision to connect all my disciplines and experiences in photography again. As a Hungarian creator I worked as the official photographer for the Hungarian National Theatre, the National Dance Theatre, the National Dance Magazine and most of the professional dance companies in the country.My campaign works can be seen on billboards and city posters in many towns in Europe, like Paris, Helsinki or Brussels.As an educator I gained worldwide reputation from Dubai across the USA to Beijing, China.With 3 decades in the professional theatre business as a movement teacher, choreographer and coach, I trained many generations of artists while refining my skills in directing and lighting.I got my first “NIVO” award in 2001 as best choreographer, and the second in 2013 as best educator, which are national recognitions for being among the best in these professions. I like to shoot on open locations and also in studios to create something unique, where composition, lights, movement, imagination and emotions are creating the magic together. I continue my passion for teaching and mentoring in the realm of visual communication.Now I live and work in BC Canada, in cooperation with local businesses and artists, travelling around the continent organizing photoshoots, courses and workshops.

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