My name is Gabriel, though many know me simply as IOGAVA, based in Bucharest, Romania.
I have spent years chasing light, shadows, and the fleeting moments that make life extraordinary. Photography, to me, is not a profession or a craft, it is a way of seeing, of feeling, and of connecting.
Every image I create carries a fragment of my perspective, a reflection of the stories I see unfolding around us. Whether it’s the quiet solitude of a misty morning, the vibrancy of a bustling street, or the timeless expression on someone’s face, I seek to capture what words often fail to express. My work is about finding beauty in simplicity, and art in the ordinary.
Photography allows me to preserve emotions and tell stories that resonate beyond the frame. It’s about those shared moments of humanity, the smiles, the stillness, the chaos… all woven into a tapestry of light and time. For me, every click of the shutter is an opportunity to connect, to feel, and to share a vision of the world as I experience it.
I am always “behind the camera”, with or without my camera, exploring, observing and letting inspiration find me in unexpected places. Each project, each photo is a new chapter, a journey that I invite you to embark on with me.
Thank you for visiting. I hope my work resonates with you and inspires you to see the world just a little differently.
