But most Greeks, not knowing what "Apellis" is, transferred the tone to the ending because it was easier for them to call the photographer "Apelis". The Argives thought the same way, when Kyriakidis left Amfissa and came to Argos in 1924. Back in Amfissa, in addition to his reputation as a good photographer, there was also a huge advertising sign placed outside Amfissa. Even today the inhabitants of the area, when they want to identify that particular turn, say: At the rock of "Apeli". His entire artistic journey – from 1924 to 1960 – was marked by three photo studios: The first operated in the location that is the "Fasaria" cafe, the second on Dentrostochia (Danaou) and at the location where the first branch of Believe it or not, while the third one at 23 Vasilissis Sofias – at the then electrical goods store of D. Roussopoulos. According to the clientele that preferred him, he was given the title "the family photographer of Argos". He worked meticulously with retouching and, as a variety, brown photography. It also featured green photos, but was eventually reduced to "sepia" at the insistence of customers. He used natural light during the photo shoot. The whole north side of the roof of the photography was glazed, and by various curtains which he constantly moved he refracted the light as he pleased and achieved what he aimed for.