Testimonials

“4-day Photography Tour
I participated in a private customized Photography Tour arranged and led by Vlad in the company of his wife. Based on my wishes he organized visits to locals and artisans for us to meet and photograph. The visits were combined with hiking tours with amazing landscape sceneries. It was a true pleasure to spend these days together with Vlad and his wife.
Food and accommodation was included in this Photography Tour. His wife is a star in the kitchen and all meals she prepared were very tasty and delicious. Staying in their home during the entire tour also gave me the opportunity for an authentic travel experience and cultural exchange. I arrived as a guest and left as a friend.
I can truly recommend a tour with Vlad as for me it gave me an opportunity to visit people and places I wouldn’t have been able to alone and also make new friends and leave with great memories.
Solli Kanani – July 2016”

“After spending 6 months in Southern Romania, I contacted Vlad and set up a 2 day photography tour through Holbav and the surrounding hills. This was truly one of the best decisions I have ever made. The relationships Vlad has established with the local residents allowed me to interact and photograph some of the kindest, warmest people I have ever met. The landscape and views were absolutely breath taking and made for the trip of a lifetime. Vlad’s expertise as a photographer was very helpful for me during challenging light situations. At the end of the tour, his wife Gerogiana prepared a delicious meal for us. I look forward to doing another tour when i return to Romania, and will be forever grateful for the experience I had.”

“This spring I visited Romania. I participated into the Easter workshop which Vlad Dumitrescu established. I followed his page during 2 years and I had a dream to take pictures of those Romanian people. The true and sincere. The real documentary. This generation is passing, I wanted to be in time to catch these stories. To stop the time. My dream came true 🙂. The organization was fascinating, in the most beautiful place you can imagine. I had the room with the view to the mountains and every morning I saw this amazing landscape. The сuisine was so tasty! I shooted all the Easter preparations, Easter mess at night. People were so friendly, invited us to their houses, allowed to shoot and film… Vlad is writing a history of Romanian people with his pictures. He is so excellent in Portraits and Documentary! I recommend to choose him as a Master and visit his workshops. It is something different&authentic. You are involved into this simple life, you escape from your megapolis and have a peaceful rest. Rest for your heart, for your soul, for your artistic eyes. Moreover, I met new Indian friends Lopa and Saby (superphotographers!!) and Georgiana, and Lucia, and Madame Floare (92 years old!!). Everybody was so friendly and nice!! I want to come back for sure!!! I miss Romania much. These days were so great I will never forget. So many words but I cannot describe my admiration. Multumesc!!!!!!!!!!!”

“I cannot thank Vlad enough for the wonderful 3 day trip he lined up for me around his hometown of Brasov. I knew from seeing Vlad’s work online that he is a gifted photographer but I came to find out that he is also an incredibly professional, considerate and kind person. He helped me with all the logistics of my visit, introduced me to so many wonderful people and made sure that I came home with a memory card full of images. I cannot wait to get back to Romania to explore this beautiful and fascinating country further and to spent time with Vlad and his lovely wife Georgiana again.”

“In September 2018 I spent an unforgettable four days in the beautiful countryside near Brasov. I am grateful to Vlad for this special experience which is so much more than an ordinary tourist-visit. Vlad planned the itineraries, and each day we explored new breathtaking scenery and a few remote villages. Meeting and having a dialogue with the locals was a surprise each time. Although I was a stranger to them, their friendliness and openness touched my heart. There are many moments I will treasure. One day, on the top of the hill, far from the village, an older couple lived and tended to their farm. A young girl, their granddaughter, came to help her grandparents. I was watching her as she walked their two cows to the well, her little figure confidently handling those two large animals with so much ease! The cow bells’ sound, the smell of the grass and the earth, the colors of the surrounding meadows touches all senses. It was another precious moment when sitting on a bench with the oldest lady from one of the villages, in front of her house under the apple tree, and she telling me about how old age is… There were many memorable moments captured not only in photos and short videos, but mostly in my heart. The beauty of the geographical landscape will take your breath away! Be prepared for some serious walking; some of these beautiful places are not accessible with car. Although not an athlete myself, the splendid pastures, the view of the distant forests, the open horizon and the story-book-like little homes in hidden valleys … so worth the effort! Vlad is the most pleasant companion and a very observant guide. He would notice an eagle in the distance, eggs hidden in a bush by the trail (apparently laid by some adventurous chickens who wandered away from their home), farmers working on the field many miles away. Vlad was greeted by the locals as an “old friend”. His serene disposition and kindness made the tours so much more enjoyable. Vlad’s wife surprised me with delicious homemade meals. And what a difference when the ingredients are all local! (such as the delicious mushrooms we personally picked) Brasov is a jewel of a town! An evening stroll in the historical old town with cobblestones is a pleasant way to end the day, if you still have the energy. Every day brought some new delight, an enjoyment above and beyond the camera lens. Vlad’s tours bring a combination of enchantments: intelligent dialogue if you wish to talk during the longer walks, peaceful silence if you just want to take in what nature offers, fresh air, unforgettable views of the valleys, and a glimpse into the life of locals. Thank you Vlad and Georgiana for making these four days memorable!”

“With a desire to travel and a passion to meet people Photograghy is a perfect compliment. To each other.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have visited a number of countries including now Romania, what an amazing place, in parts stuck in time with the most humble people, I really mean that!
Vlad gave me an experience of humility, humanity and worth along with now a friendship.
My trip was flawless from arriving in Bucharest to my hotel and for the next 4 days.
Having a chaperone, translator and even a driver for that period was a blessing.
It was clear that Vlad has a special relationship with his fellow countryman and is generous and patient with everybody we met!
I was invited into Vlad’s home and met his lovely wife Georgina who after a day’s work found time to me us a meal of which was Wonderfull.
I am very much looking forward to my return trip this autumn and in seeing little Maria for the first time.
I would highly recommend a visit to Romania under the guidance of Vlad”

“I’m a travel, documentary and portrait photographer and recently spent two weeks traveling with Vlad throughout Romania. It was a terrific experience. Romania is a beautiful country with breathtaking landscapes and lovely, authentic and timeless villages. Vlad is an excellent photographer and a wonderful host and guide. He’s well-prepared, energetic and speaks perfect English. He loves Romania and the Romanian people. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life opened doors for me that would have been impossible on my own. As a result, I met many Romanians and was able to make portraits that simply would not have been possible without Vlad’s involvement. If you’re considering a photography journey in Romania, you could not find a better host or guide than Vlad D — highly recommended. — Ron Cooper Denver, Colorado USA / Instagram: roncooperphotography / Web: ron-cooper.com”