Hi, I’m Gabriela,

And I’ve always been drawn to art and the human nature.

I studied film in the UK, came back to Romania with big ideas, and spent a few years working in the local film industry. It was good work — but something felt off. I couldn’t find my why in it.

So I stepped out and built something of my own. For the past five years, I’ve been doing portrait photography and videography as a freelancer in Bucharest — and I’ve never looked back. What I love most about this work is what you can’t plan for: the moment someone drops their guard, the quiet honesty that shows up when the camera stops feeling like a threat. That’s what I’m always chasing.

I’m passionate about people — not just photographing them, but understanding them. Over the years, I’ve invested deeply in self-development, attending courses and seminars that have shaped how I see and how I work. I’m also a certified Primal therapist, which has given me a unique lens on human connection, emotional presence, and authentic expression. And everything I offer — I’ve tried on myself first. I don’t invite others into experiences I haven’t walked through personally.

I’m also co-owner of Dakini Retreat Urban in Bucharest — a space rooted in the same values I bring to my creative work.

If you’re looking for someone who’ll treat your project with both skill and genuine care, I think we’ll get along well.