A favorite of numerous VIP clienteles throughout Lebanon and The Middle East, he has undoubtedly dominated the photography industry, with his dedication, professionalism, creative flair and of course his portrayal of every subject through his lens in his own specific style. Vako’s career in photography began after graduating from ETPA Toulouse - France in 2000, after which he started working for E
LLE Magazine, Paris. Up until 2004, when he came back to Beirut and founded his company Bright Light Image Photography & Videography. Vako is now one of the pre-eminent photographers working in the industry. His editorial clients include DECO magazine, Harmonies magazine, Lamasat magazine. Vako has been chosen to portray numerous corporate and charity events such as the Ajalouna Foundation events, Natuzzi launching, Saad & Traad’s Bentley events, Atamian Launchings and numerous others. His wedding photography has been featured in the highly exclusive US publication magazine Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, he has collaborated with the regions top wedding designers and organizers to cover the most elite weddings throughout Lebanon, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Paris, Italy including being commissioned numerous times as the private photographer for royal weddings in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia for families such as Al Saud, Al Nahyan, Abdelaziz, Al Maktoum and Al Sobah . Vako’s depiction of his talent is that “At weddings I search intently for those intimate moments between loved ones, and that search has not only defined my style of photography, but also guided my passion and become the driving force behind what I consider my greatest obsession” The ability to stop time, preserve a memory and to share the experience with someone else is priceless. These are rare and special moments in life, and that’s what built a passion for photography inside me.”
Vako’s photography is about capturing the moments, and the essence of the person in those moments. His work redefines wedding photography, and has been described as Fine Art by his most notable clients. Vako has become renowned and sought after photographer in the industry, some of his clients are:
Editorial clients:
DECO magazine
Harmonies magazine
LAMASAT
Corporate & Charity events:
Ajalouna foundation (Biel)
Schwarzkopf (White)
Saad & Traad - Bentley Automobile launchings (Downtown Beirut)
Atamian – Launching of Roger Dubuis watches (Casino du Liban)
Natuzzi showroom opening – (ABC-Achrafieh & Avenue Foch, Downtown, Beirut)
St George Hospital
Small World charity events (throughout the Middle East)
Guy Manoukian concerts (Beiteddine – Byblos)
Fashion & Jewelry Industry clients:
YEPREM Jewelers (lately in the press for J-LO, Madonna, Beyonce, Rihanna…)
POINTURE
Maria Pino
Atamian
Hagopian Jewelers
Puma
Architectural clients:
CERCLE HITTI in collaboration with Dori Hitti
Dany Aoun – Interior Architect
Variance Gallery
Corporate clients:
Bank Audi
Faqra Catering
Faqra Club
Chateau Ksara
Dunkin Donuts
Intercontinental Resorts
SNA Assurance
Medi Card
Wedding Planners:
EYECANDY
Neiman Azzi
Toni Breiss
Nicole Lebbos
Weddings 4 Life
We Plan
Creative Beez
Raymond Chouiti (KSA)
Stars Weddings (KSA)
Vako Kibarian
Owner at Brightlightimage Photography
Jdeideh Tower – 8th floor
Jdeidet el Metn
Lebanon
+961 3 225886
+961 1 902886
+966 50 0734323
www.brightlightimage.com
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