ZOE ANDREAS
Who are you? Tell us your story in a few short sentences.
I’m a photographer and writer with a focus on travel. I also flip between art working, retouching or managing projects and shoots for fashion brands and design agencies. I’m chronically a perfectionist. So I’ll definitely sleep on it.
In what ways does your work give you purpose? How does it fulfil you?
I capture details, and being attuned to that makes me more present. My work enables me to process, digest, analyse, and reflect. It’s a platform to channel my romanticism and creativity.
What are the moments you feel most grateful for what you do?
I am innately appreciative of all I have and can do, but travelling is when I feel most lucky.
What brings you pleasure in your day to day life?
My creative work and travelling. My home. Shows, books, walks, yoga, good food, and good company. A hot shower. Sunshine; everything’s better when the sun’s out.
How do you balance presence and productivity in your life?
It’s not always easy, but for the most part, during weekends and evenings, I allow myself to switch off even if I’ve not completed a task or been as productive as I’d like. It’s tools down until Monday.
When do you feel most vulnerable?
When trusting someone not to take advantage of my kindness.
What are you most grateful for and how do you embrace it in your life?
My privilege, my health, and my people. I endeavour to act with kindness and compassion, and check in regularly with those around me.
How do you motivate yourself to do the things you struggle with?
Depends on what it is. I either don’t force it — I know I’ll do whatever it takes eventually, so I’ll wait until the motivation finds me, or I visualise myself doing it.
What role does The Agora play in your story?
I chose Agora as a base for exploring and shooting the island of my heritage roots, which I’d not visited in over a decade. As my trip was centred on photography and the Agora’s aesthetic, aligned with my own, I reached out ahead of my visit to see if we could work together. And, here we are! I delivered images showcasing the hotel and Cyprus from my perspective.
If you had to describe yourself without including your work, what would that sound like?
I’m the person who waits for you to tie your shoelaces.
