Armenian photographer
Rina Srabonian wins the first prize at the
VII Mediterranean Flamenco Festival photography contest, read more...
Winning photo: Mercedes de Córdoba, Saddlers Wells, London.
about me
Photography
I am a professional music and events photographer, based in UK and Spain.
I was honoured to be the first prize winner at national flamenco photography competition in Spain.
In 2024, Instituto Cervantes Manchester, successfully hosted an exhibition of my photography work titled "Ole Flamenco".
Background
Born in the Middle East from an Armenian background (Ռինա Սրապոնեան). I studied Interior Design at the Manchester Metropolitan University. Ever since, I have worked as a 2D, and 3D designer. A role that involved planning, technical understanding and co-ordination with large teams. Previous work examples.
DESIGN ROLES
Brand & Identity | Event publications | Exhibition stand design | Web & marketing.
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Photoshop | Lightroom Classic | Illustrator | InDesign | Dreamweaver | Premier | After Effects | AutoCAD | 3Ds Max.
HOBBIES
Travel, yoga, drawing and painting, music (Afro-cuban & Middle Eastern percussion).
I am currently studying flamenco singing (cante), in Jerez de la Frontera with a personal focus on historical and cultural values.
Experience
2017-now Professional photographer: With a strong interest in music and performance arts, both in the UK and Spain.
2008-2017 Marketing and communications designer: Design & strategy at The University of Manchester.
2003-2008 Graphic designer: Editorial and digital platforms. The University of Manchester.
1998-2003 Ergonomic/technical furniture designer: Producing production ready technical designs and 3D visualisations at Intech Solutions.
1992-1998 Designer: Space planning and furniture design at Progress UK.
1988-1992 Theatre Designer: At the Central Library and Wythenshawe Forum Theatres.
1986-1998 Interior designer: At BAA group, British Airports Association.
Acknowledgments
ACADEMIC
Data Integration in the Life Sciences
Automated Reasoning: Conference
ESOF16 Media Marketing & Comms delegate
BOOKS
North African Cookery By Arto der Haroutunian
MUSIC
La Timbala AfroCuban workshops, Christian Weaver
Cuba, studying with Santiago Garzón Rill (Chago)
COMPETITION
Concurso de Fotografía Flamenca 2022
DESIGN
Ezequiel Benítez, La Voz de la Sur
Ezequiel Benítez "DUKKHA" CD design & photography
PHOTOGRAPHY
Festival de Jerez: Fiesta de la Buleria
ifi flamenco Jerez: Fernando Jiménez
Fiesta de la Buleria Jerez Gallery
Instituto Cervantes Mancehster 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5
Manchester Jazz Festival 1 . 2 . 3 . 4
Lucid Dreamers: Brigitte Beraha
Robert Mitchell Music 1 . 2 . 3