Featured Photographer - Casian Podarelu

Hi, I'm Casian, born and raised in Romania, Transylvania region, you know the place where there are still vampires! I am a husband, father and coffee lover.

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HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN PHOTOGRAPHY?

I started in 2014 when I bought my first camera (canon 550d). I didn't know anything about photography but I saw a tutorial on YouTube that said that if you want to be a good photographer you have to photograph in manual mode. After a week I went to my first wedding, it came out awful, that didn't stop me but I started taking classes and slowly I started to create a style and define myself.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

I really like documentary photography, but I still don't think it's the style that defines me. Lately I fell in love with artistic photography, creative portraits and details.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN AN IMAGE?

I like creative photos, strong but balanced colors, clean frames without elements to distract you. I like the black and white photos that are full of emotion and the creative details that you reach through your imagination.

WHAT INSPIRES OR MOTIVATES YOU?

I am most easily inspired by the surroundings, I like to use natural light and play with it as much as possible. I am inspired by videos, movies and obviously from other photographers.

WHAT CHALLENGES YOU?

Well, everything I do is a challenge, especially if your goal is to get better or stay at the level you are at. I create important memories for people and they trust me that I will do everything in my power. It is a challenge to give your best at every event.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT OF A WEDDING?

Hmm, I think I like all the moments, I don't have a favorite one. I usually sit on guard and hunt all sorts of stuff, small details that don't seem important but make everything look different. I like to be as creative as possible in portraits and maybe this would be my moment.

ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CASIAN?

Yes, I love my 1 year and 7 month old girl very much and I hope she will grow up in a beautiful and peaceful world.

TELL US ABOUT DVLOP

I've been using DVLOP since it came out, I don't think it changed my editing style it just made it better. Most importantly, I don't spend as much time editing as I used to. Some presets are used for weddings, some for travel and family photos.There are many styles to choose from and with a few modifications you can reach a phenomenal result.