Catalin Alexandru

My photography is all about finding silence and space in a loud world. I choose black and white because without color, it's much easier to focus on the raw shapes, the deep contrasts, and the real mood of a place.

I love using long exposure because it captures a kind of magic the human eye misses. It turns moving water into a soft fog and clouds into smooth brushstrokes, making everything look like a quiet dream.

This approach shapes everything I shoot, from clean modern architecture to my fine-art documentary projects, like "Remnants of the Past"a visual preservation of forgotten historical heritage. For me, every photograph is just an invitation to take a deep breath, escape the daily noise, and enjoy a moment of peace.

Self-taught fine-art photographer, currently studying Cinematography and Photography at the University of Craiova, constantly refining long-exposure, architectural, and minimalist visual storytelling techniques.

Gold Winner – European Photography Awards (EPA)
Silver Winner – Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA, 2024)
Silver Winner – New York Photography Awards
Salon Bronze Medal – New York Manhattan International Exhibition (2018)
National Silver Medal – "Mihai Dan-Călinescu" Fine Art Photography Salon (2015, Monochrome Category)
3rd Place – Romanian Visual Awards (2024, Landscape Category)
Honorable Mentions – Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA, 2024), International Photography Awards (IPA, 2025) & Monovisions Photography Awards (2025)