Elias' parents were math teachers. This provided for two things: a square mind and two months a year in nature throughout his childhood. He grew up to be a problem solver and an adventurer.

His dad, Kostas, was an amateur photographer himself. The microbe of photography passed from father to son and developed into a fascination. As a student he built two darkroms at home. Before taking the digital leap, he read widely; from sensor spectral response to the mechanics of the eye.

auhopu.com started as a way to share travel photos with friends ...and a secret hope that fish-logoed t-shirt sales would sponsor a trip to Antarctica before it melts.

He is married to Sara. Now they travel, photograph, yoga, climb, bike and bake together.

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