Little did I know, as a child running through the laneways and streets of Brunswick and Carlton, that some 40 years later I would be walking those same lanes again—this time with a camera in hand.

After graduating from RMIT with a Bachelor of Arts in Illustrative Photography (1996), I spent several years travelling through Europe and South America. By luck or fate, I opened a stall at the Queen Victoria Market in 2001, a decision that shaped the next chapter of my career.

The past twenty-five years have been an incredible journey—full of learning, experiences, and achievements. The opening of my String Bean Alley gallery gave me the opportunity to showcase new ideas and an ever-evolving body of work.

Post-COVID, I became a published author. Still Melbourne (Mary Martin Bookshop, 2022) features my photographic documentation of Melbourne during its historic lockdowns, with a foreword by Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp.

Please enjoy exploring my work created over the years, and stay tuned for new pieces coming soon.

Name
Tony Pierrakos

Age
51

Work
Owner & Photographer, Intone Photography (2001–present)

Awards
Lord Mayor’s Award – 20 Years of Small Business

Finalist in the Bluethumb Art Prize 2021. Title - Four Moments in Prague

Author
Still Melbourne (2022), published by Mary Martin Bookshop

Clients
Nike Australia, Emirates Lounge Melbourne Airport, Porter Davis, Public Prosecutors Victoria, Pellegrini’s, Movida, Queen Victoria Market, Investa, AAW Global Logistics, Melbourne University, Opal Health Care, Rydges Hotels, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, Hyatt Centric Hotel, Mantra on Little Collins, Channel 31, Spring Street Towers

Education
1996 – Bachelor of Arts in Illustrative Photography, RMIT
1992 – Second Year Graduate, Brighton Bay Photography College (PIC)
1991 – First Year Graduate, Brighton Bay Photography College (PIC)

Exhibitions
2014 – Antipodes, Steps Gallery, Carlton
2013 – Antipodes, Steps Gallery, Carlton
2003 – Brighton Bay Alumni Exhibition, South Yarra
1998 – Agfa Summer Salon, Centre for Contemporary Photography
1995 – RMIT Graduation Exhibition, 101 Collins St, Melbourne
1992 – Mid-Year Group Exhibition, Brighton Bay Gallery
1992 – Graduation Exhibition, Brighton Bay Gallery
1991 – First Year Graduation Exhibition, Brighton Bay Gallery

Travel
Visited 19 countries across South America, Europe, and Asia