Issue 100 - October 2023

Photographer Oana Celina (France)
Can you tell us a little about you? I am a fashion and beauty photographer based in Lyon, France, with 15 years of
experience and previously published in Vogue Italia, Elle UK, National Geographic, More Magazine and other.
How and when did you get into photography? I have started photographing very young, after having won a small
compact camera. My subjects at first were flowers and bugs and slowly shifted to portaits. I loved taking photos of
my friends and staging the looks and backdrops, so I naturally specialized in fashion and beauty later on.
What does photography mean to you? It is hard to describe, but it is important enough that when I had drop photography
for a couple of years to pursue other higher education, I felt like a part of me was missing.
Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers. I love color and natural light and I think that describes
my style the best. I love colorful photos and I love creating a sense of romance and innocence in my shots.
Where do you get inspiration from? In part from other artists' work, be it photographers, painters or film makers,
I try to stay informed on what styles and themes are trending - and in part from the models I work with and the
vibe they give off.
Do you think in advance what you want in the picture? Generally, yes. I try to know my locations and styling in
advance.
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