Hello, this is Stefan. I am a fine art photographer. The purpose of my work is to witness people’s lives and to embed their essence in beautiful and timeless pieces of fine art. Fine art is artwork that inspires, artwork that is beautiful to behold and is the product of the study of what makes something beautiful. Is such thing attainable in a world dominated by cheap presets and the attitude that anything can be “photoshopped”? I would like to believe so. And I believe that there are people who value this philosophy and choose to support it. I am their photographer.
Experience and style:
My experience consists of 10+ years of photographing portraits; although my heart keeps going back to the natural beauty of landscapes. The combination of the both has had a heavy influence on my artistic style. I prefer using the advantages of the outdoors, featuring natural backdrops and natural light. I take great pride in the fact that I respect the nature of the location and the background elements in the photographs as much as the main elements, the models. My images are light and warm; meant to bring into the visual realm the warmth of the love that couples and families have for one another.
Tech:
For those who sometimes find themselves on my side of the lens, here are some technical details. I use a full frame Nikon camera, which I have grown very attached to, along with a variety of prime lenses, some that have been around for more than 30 years. I much prefer their clarity and their large apertures over their zoom counterparts. For my processing I shoot RAW and use RAW Therapee.Why not Lightroom like everyone else? In short; I like the look I can achieve with Raw Therapee, and I’ve never had a real and pressing reason to give up on my favourite Open Source tools. Additionally I use The Gimp for detail work and Hugin for stitched panoramas.
More info:
See descriptions of the types of photography I offer below, and see samples in the galleries. I would be more than happy to get back to you in regard to a pricing and date availability quote. Please do consider booking in advance especially for larger events such as weddings.
— Stefan Chirila
Wedding photography packages are available in three coverage options aimed to fit your budget, while individual services, such as an additional photographer, are available a la carte. To form a better idea about what I offer, take a look at the current pricing sheet, and contact me (above) in order to customize the wedding day to your needs. Please contact me ahead of time in order to secure a date and to discuss further details. Bookings made less than 6 months in advance will be subject to an additional 30% cost.
Portraiture
You can book a photo session for yourself, yourself with your significant other, or yourself with your family. Portrait session prices start at $199. Please contact me in order to plan your customized experience.
Custom event photography booking starts at $279 and includes the first hour of coverage. Additional hours are charged at a rate of $70 per hour. Please contact me ahead of time in order to secure a date and to discuss further details.