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I’m an independent documentary photographer, documentary writer, videographer, editor and communications professional based in Bucharest, Romania. With 18 years of experience working with international media and NGOs, I specialize in multimedia storytelling that highlights social, humanitarian, environmental and cultural issues with depth and integrity.
Combining writing and photography, I create narratives that foster understanding and awareness. After a decade in Southeast Asia, I am now based in Romania and continue to work globally on documentary and editorial projects.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
Indonesian
Advanced
Malay
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Independent Photojournalist & Documentary Writer at Self-employed / Independent
September 1, 2012 - PresentIndependent photojournalist and writer covering social, environmental, cultural and daily news across Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia; responsible for research, interviews, photography, field observations, post-processing, captioning and delivery of final materials as articles and photo galleries.
Associate Photo Editor & Producer at Al Jazeera English
November 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025Sourcing and editing images from news wires and contributors, illustrating articles and blog posts, and producing photo galleries; editing text and image captions to align with editorial standards.
Photographer at ActionAid
March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022Documented ActionAid emergency response during mass displacement of Ukrainian refugees into Romania through photos and interviews; edited photos and text and delivered a final set of images with captions and consent forms.
Photographer at The Palladium Group
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019Documented healthcare access in various areas of Indonesia; organized logistics, coordinated with local partners, shot on location, obtained consent forms, post-processed and delivered final captioned image sets with consent forms from each location.
Consultant Photographer at UN Women Indonesia
October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2019Part of a team documenting UN Women projects and events in Indonesia; conducted multiple documentation trips, connected with local partners, photographed on location, obtained consent forms, post-processed and delivered final captioned images with consent release forms.
Photographer at Humanity & Inclusion
November 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Complete photo documentation of projects in Indonesia and Timor Leste; connected with local partners, photographed on location, obtained consent forms, post-processed and delivered final captioned images with consent forms.
Consultant Photographer at UNFPA Indonesia
September 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014Documented UNFPA programs on reproductive health, male involvement, youth and elderly people in various areas of Indonesia; obtained consent forms, post-processed and delivered final captioned images.
Documentary Photographer and Writer at AMAN (Asian Muslim Action Network) Indonesia
January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Documented the Women's School for Peace education and women empowerment programs; conducted photos and interviews, post-processed, delivered final captioned images, and contributed to editing and designing the AMAN Women's School for Peace booklet.
Documentary Photographer at ECPAT (End Child Prostitution And Trafficking)
July 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Documented the daily lives of survivors of child trafficking and the programs supporting rehabilitation; used a visual approach to protect identities, curated images for solo exhibitions.
Staff Photojournalist at Romania Libera
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Covered daily news across social, political, cultural fields; sequenced, edited, captioned and filed photos; participated in mid-term documentary projects.
Stringer Photographer at Mediafax Foto, News In
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Covered daily news across social, political, cultural fields; sequenced, edited, captioned and filed photos.
Education
Master in Cultural Studies at University of Bucharest, Center for Excellence in Image Studies
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025Sarajevo Seminar for Documentary and Narrative Practice (mentorship) at Sarajevo Seminar for Documentary and Narrative Practice – VII Academy mentorship
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Missouri Photo Workshop 73rd edition – photojournalism workshop at Missouri School of Journalism
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021Minorities in the news – online course on reporting on minorities at Minorities Rights Group and EU
May 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015Photojournalism class at Independent Journalism Center, Bucharest
October 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008Photography class at Student's Culture House, Bucharest
October 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007Bachelor in Company Management at The Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest - Faculty of Management
October 1, 2001 - May 1, 2005Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Professional Services
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