As I am

Out of a desire to meet new people, I started looking for stories in my city — more precisely, faces that express a fresh, progressive way of thinking, close to the values ​​I believe in. I believe that every person has a core of passion that guides their path, and in this project I try to discover and photograph precisely that personal detail that makes them unique. The photos are taken at their homes, in their intimate space, because I want to capture a piece of each person's character, an authentic slice of young urban life. After all, we are not just numbers — we are faces, ideas, gestures. And this project is my way of giving them visibility.

Cătălin Petcu

Hey, I'm Cătălin. Visual art has been a part of my life for a long time – I started drawing when I was little and have been finding new ways to express myself ever since. Participating in this photography project was a natural continuation of my passion. I love being in front of the camera, especially when it comes to portraits that capture the sincerity of a moment. It was a natural experience, where I could simply be myself.

Nicolae Gaburici

Nicolae Gaburici is an independent filmmaker and the founder of the cinephile space @salonfilmesque. His films explore reality through a poetic lens, reflecting a constant search for that “beyond” of art. He directed two artistic short films in Logănești, involving over 200 villagers from his native village. Both projects are currently in post-production.

Cristiana Capota

Alex-Gabriel Nechez

Hello! My name is Alex Nechez and I’m a photographer based in Bucharest. I’m using my camera as therapy and resistance. I am struggling with anxiety since childhood but I found photography early in my life and I am using it to process the world and connect with others. My work includes themes such as urban chaos, social injustice, and identity. Through both photojournalism and experimental images, I explore how vulnerability can become strength and how art can speak when words fail.