Photography & moving image across people, brands & culture

People I Know

People I Know is one of my earliest long-term projects and an ongoing portrait series shaped by encounters throughout my career. Most portraits began with editorial or advertising commissions, or with people I met while working alongside creative teams. Once the assigned work was complete, I invited the subjects into more personal photographic scenarios. The series celebrates individual creativity and the brief intimacy of these encounters. Continuously re-edited as new portraits enter and others leave, it has been shown in solo exhibitions in Bucharest, Paris, Toulouse and Reykjavík.

Dragoș Bucur lying on a table in a graffiti-covered abandoned interior, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Dragoș Bucur — actor, 2010

Cosmina Stratan reflected repeatedly in a group of mirrors inside an abandoned industrial space, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Cosmina Stratan — actress, 2013

Black-and-white portrait of Johnny Răducanu smiling and raising both middle fingers, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Johnny Răducanu — jazz pianist and composer, 2009

Black-and-white portrait of Mircea Cărtărescu framed by a stone architectural opening, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Mircea Cărtărescu — writer, 2021

Diana Dondoe in a sculptural black dress holding a large framed portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Diana Dondoe — fashion model, 2012

Nora Iuga reclining on a chair with her arms behind her head, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Nora Iuga — poet and translator, 2021

Chris Simion holding cut-out images of eyes and lips over her face, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Chris Simion — theatre director and writer, 2004

Composite portrait of Ana Ularu repeated across theatre seats in varied poses, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Ana Ularu — actress, 2014

INNA, Alexandra Apostoleanu, kneeling against a dark background in a black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

INNA (Alexandra Apostoleanu) — singer-songwriter, 2019

Maia Morgenstern and Răzvan Mazilu performing a playful balancing pose in black and white, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Maia Morgenstern — actress; Răzvan Mazilu — dancer and choreographer, 2006

Ilie Năstase in a yellow tracksuit raising his middle finger against a white background, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Ilie Năstase — former professional tennis player, 2013

Cristian Chivu standing on a red stool and looking into a wall-mounted mirror, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Cristian Chivu — former professional footballer and football manager, 2007

Anca Surdu lying on a railway platform with her legs raised, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Anca Surdu — former aerobic gymnast and world champion, 2019

Doina Levintza seated beside a voluminous white gown in a black-and-white studio portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Doina Levintza — fashion designer, 2003

Marcel Iureș in period costume holding a sword against a dark background, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Marcel Iureș — actor, 2015

Andrei Proca wearing a top hat with a burning match between his lips, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Andrei Proca — musician and songwriter, 2016

Noomi Rapace in a dark western costume with a wide-brimmed hat and holsters, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Noomi Rapace — actress, 2023

Black-and-white close-up of Victor Rebengiuc with his eyes closed, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Victor Rebengiuc — actor, 2010

Radu Beligan seated alone among the red seats of an empty theatre, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Radu Beligan — actor, 2014

Black-and-white portrait of Traian Băsescu laughing with his eyes closed, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Traian Băsescu — former president of Romania, 2009

Marius Manole holding one hand to his chest in a black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Marius Manole — actor, 2018

Olimpia Melinte in a white shirt and shorts casting a dramatic shadow, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Olimpia Melinte — actress, 2020

Horia Tecău seen from above on an orange tennis court crossed by geometric shadows, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Horia Tecău — former professional tennis player, 2018

Matthias Schoenaerts standing in a dark western costume and hat, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Matthias Schoenaerts — actor, 2023

Denis Roabeș of The Motans in a low-key portrait wearing a textured leather jacket, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Denis Roabeș (The Motans) — singer-songwriter, 2017

Simona Halep seated in an evening gown beside trophies and tennis shoes, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Simona Halep — former professional tennis player, 2025

Black-and-white close-up of Oana Pellea with her eyes lowered and a subtle smile, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Oana Pellea — actress, 2009

Lisa Vicari in profile wearing a dark western costume and hat, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Lisa Vicari — actress, 2023

Motion-blurred black-and-white portrait of Adrian Mutu in an industrial garage, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Adrian Mutu — former professional footballer and coach, 2003

Marc Rissmann resting his face on one hand in a black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Marc Rissmann — actor, 2024

Damian Drăghici holding a pan flute diagonally across one eye, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Damian Drăghici — musician and composer, 2023

Nicholas Pinnock standing in a tailored western costume and wide-brimmed hat, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Nicholas Pinnock — actor, 2023

Feli in an oversized suit and tie with her hair in motion, photographed in black and white by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Feli — singer-songwriter, 2025

Alex Velea and Antonia relaxing beside a swimming pool in an overhead black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Alex Velea & Antonia — recording artists, 2015

Gheorghe Dinică seated between two framed mirrors reflecting his profile, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Gheorghe Dinică — actor, 2005

Cristian Mungiu looking through the grid of an industrial window, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Cristian Mungiu — film director and screenwriter, 2016

Mihaela Călinoiu peeking from inside a metal bucket in a black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Mihaela Călinoiu — journalist and nonprofit professional, 2004

Adela Popescu reclining on a crescent-moon prop in a black-and-white studio scene, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Adela Popescu — actress and television presenter, 2015

Anaïs Agi-Ali emerging from folds of vivid red fabric, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Anaïs Agi-Ali — actress, 2026

Gheorghe Hagi walking alone along a seaside promenade in black and white, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Gheorghe Hagi — former professional footballer and football manager, 2006

Multiple-exposure black-and-white portrait of Emerich Jenei, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Emerich Jenei — football manager and former professional footballer, 2016

Mihai Chirilov leaning across the red seats of an empty theatre, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Mihai Chirilov — film critic and festival artistic director, 2018

Paul Ipate blurred behind a hand mirror that reflects his face upside down, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Paul Ipate — actor, 2010

Princess Lia in historical costume holding a magnifying glass to one eye, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Princess Lia — Romanian-American public figure, 2013

Radu Afrim seated in a theatre among figures wearing theatrical masks, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Radu Afrim — theatre director, 2012

Bogdan Dumitrache laughing and pointing in a black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Bogdan Dumitrache — actor, 2019

Ada Condeescu touching her forehead to her mirror reflection in black and white, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Ada Condeescu — actress, 2016

Horațiu Mălăele covering his face with both hands in a black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Horațiu Mălăele — actor and theatre director, 2022

Composite portrait of Alice Peneacă repeated across red theatre seats with varied expressions, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Alice Peneacă — fashion model and actress, 2016

Ciprian Marica seen through the narrow window of a large metallic structure, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Ciprian Marica — former professional footballer, 2010

Black-and-white portrait of Vlad Ivanov covering his face with one hand, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Vlad Ivanov — actor, 2019

Mihai Dobrovolschi pressing his hands and face against a car window, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Mihai Dobrovolschi — radio presenter, 2008

Andreea Marin wearing hair rollers and holding a small comb to one eye, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Andreea Marin — television presenter and producer, 2003

Cătălin Ștefănescu seen from above among staggered rows of folding chairs, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Cătălin Ștefănescu — journalist and television host, 2015

Aida Economu with a black turtleneck covering the lower half of her face, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Aida Economu — actress, 2019

Motion-blurred black-and-white portrait of Claudiu Bleonț seen through glass, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Claudiu Bleonț — actor, 2004

Gyuri Pascu appearing low in the frame in a contemplative black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Gyuri Pascu — actor and musician, 2004

Maria Dinulescu wearing a shaving-foam beard and holding a razor, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Maria Dinulescu — actress, 2008

Andreea Raicu peeking into a black-and-white frame with only her eyes visible, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Andreea Raicu — television presenter and entrepreneur, 2003

Venera Arapu seated in a bathtub beneath a flowing red curtain, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Venera Arapu — fashion designer, 2005

Backlit black-and-white portrait of Maria Popistașu smiling with her hands raised, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Maria Popistașu — actress, 2010

Radu Muntean holding a cluster of glowing light bulbs in a dark studio, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Radu Muntean — film director and screenwriter, 2006

Alex Coteț opening his mouth beneath a bare light bulb, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Alex Coteț — film director and screenwriter, 2017

Lucian Mîndruță appearing across three stacked vintage television screens, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Lucian Mîndruță — journalist and media personality, 2009

Smiley represented by a hat-wearing silhouette cast on a concrete wall, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Smiley — singer-songwriter and music producer, 2007

Medeea Marinescu seated among red theatre seats as a stylist reaches into the frame, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Medeea Marinescu — actress, 2006

Florin Zamfirescu and Răzvan Zamfirescu standing within an ornate empty frame, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Florin Zamfirescu & Răzvan Zamfirescu — actors, 2008

Cristi Tabără cropped at the far edge of a grainy black-and-white frame, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Cristi Tabără — journalist and television presenter, 2005

Teo Trandafir seated with a paper bag covering her head in a black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Teo Trandafir — television presenter, 2004

Șerban Pavlu lying in an empty swimming pool and reading a book, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Șerban Pavlu — actor, 2017

Dana Rogoz posing beside a sculptural chair in an elegant black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Dana Rogoz — actress, 2025

Silvana Bratu having white makeup painted across her lips in a black-and-white close-up, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Silvana Bratu — photographer and makeup artist, 2003

Irina Dinescu looking through a car window in a grainy black-and-white portrait, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Irina Dinescu — actress, 2003

Andreea Păduraru standing behind a table set with VHS cassettes on a plate, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Andreea Păduraru — film and commercial director, 2003

Daniel Buzdugan represented by a framed portrait among vintage cameras and tools, photographed by Alex Gâlmeanu.

Daniel Buzdugan — radio presenter and comedian, 2004

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