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People Who Inspired Me - The Photographers Gallery - InstagramTakeOver { 17 images } Created 9 Jan 2015

I have been approached by The Photographers Gallery to do a project for their instagram page. The project was around a trip back to my hometown of Bucharest. I haven’t been there in quite a few years, and I will introduce you to my friends and family whom I have missed dearly. I wasn't able to catch up with all of them, and I hope I can continue this project later on!
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  • This is Lulu, my grandfather on my father's side. Still going strong at 94, after quite a few hart attacks (one of which during my wedding). He just renovated his house and build a new office for himself to get more light for his reading hour.
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  • Today I will start with Mihai. He is my former boss (he hates it when I say that :) ). He is one of the best editors I know and one person that I rally enjoyed 'fighting' about a photo. The picture is taken in QuePasa, his favourite place, and a second 'office' for a lot of photographers! Unfortunately Mihai has died relatively shortly after this picture was taken. He was shooting for Phier Pfoten and suffered a stroke from which he never recovered. He will be missed dearly.
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  • Let me introduce the 'Elefant', as he likes to call himself. One of the best sports photographers I know, and a great guy to share a (few) beer(s). What more could you ask for :). Learned a lot from him, especially work discipline and that being 'relaxed' on the job comes after a lot of years of experience to those who work hard and have a natural talent.
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  • Going back a few days, this is Motei, at around 4.30 am. Great photographer, father and a damn good friend! Relentless when it comes to taking as much as he can from life!
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  • Tonight I would like to introduce you to Alex, or 'Mr Policeman'. Luckiest man I've met when it comes to poker :). Also a dedicated football fan, supporting Steaua Bucharest, my team's archenemy. I still love him!
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  • Going down the childhood memory lane, I need you to meet Serban. He is a brilliant architect, and one of my oldest friends. We have spent most of our lives, and especially summers, in a tent, either on a beach or in the mountains with our families. Here he is in his parents house, whom he helped design.
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  • This is Gică. Photographer, filmmaker, web designer and a lot more. We have known each other since we were kids. He is posing in front of his treasured wall carpet depicting the 'the kidnap from the castle' ('rapirea din serai') a famous Turkish theme used to decorate the walls of country side houses a couple of generations ago. It depicts a prince and his friend stealing a princess to marry her. He bought his while shooting a project in a gipsy village.
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  • Adi, on the left, Gabi, on the right, and Maia in the midle. You can also see half of Bila (ball) the cat on the right hand side. They all share the love for cars (yes, even the little one) and for eachother. Adi works in sales at a automotive company so they get to make a few dreams come to life quite cheap. They are perfect for each other, and I love them to bits!
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  • There are a lot of things i can say about Andrei. He is a talented and sensible photographer and a great story teller. I have learned more from him than from anybody else, and we had made a great team at Mediafax, and beyond that point (I hope).
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  • Continuing today back at QuePasa, with Bogdan. I have met him at Mediafax when he was an editor and watched him transform in a brilliant photographer who is always evolving.
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  • Tonight I'd like you to meet Petrica, most probably my best friend. He is a photographer as well, a great one I should add! One of his best qualities is his ability to work hard and establish a great relationship with his subjects. That is a great receipt for success.
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  • This is Cristiana. She's Andu's sister, and, as her brother, has been in my life since forever, and I couldn't ask for better friends.
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  • As I used to start lots of my mornings, I will start today with my dear colleague Octav. We used to work together at Mediafax. Brilliant, dedicated, loyal, unstoppable! The picture is taken at the entrance of the 'factory', as we liked to call the workplace.
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  • Andu and Ioana. My oldest friend and the love of his life. They are the only couple I know who are more in love with each other than on the day they have met. I would brand them with the perfect couple :).
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  • Somehow I tend to get back to QuePasa. This morning we start with Mihai. He is a freelance photographer and passionate about his son and his motorbike. You can see him here in front of one of his projects, depicting the stages of getting drunk in the same pub. He has also a book out describing his journey on a bike on a round trip to Mongolia.
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  • 'I wanted to start the presentations today with my mother’s parents. Michi, on the right, is a former colonel in the army and my greatest hero. Cici is a former nurse, and the greatest baker ever! They had the same painting and the same couch for as long as I can remember, and it is the place where I have spent most of my Sundays at lunchtime, waiting eagerly for the amazing deserts to come.'
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  • This is Dorina and Florin, my mother and father, the two people who crafted most of the character I am today.
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