Photographer: Tepele Ionut

Ionuț, a Romanian fine art photographer based in Cluj-Napoca, creates evocative, painterly portraits and nude compositions inspired by the timeless aesthetics of the Old Masters. His work pays homage to classical painting through careful control of light, composition, and symbolism, translating the essence of oil on canvas into the medium of photography.
Working exclusively in-studio, Ionuț meticulously crafts each image as a visual tableau, using chiaroscuro lighting and sculptural posing to evoke emotion, stillness, and a deep sense of presence. His fine art nude and portrait series explore themes such as identity, duality, and transformation, often referencing historical iconography with a contemporary sensibility.
His photographs are conceived as collectible works of art—carefully curated for exhibitions and collectors who seek depth, narrative, and a return to the poetic elegance of classical form in modern visual language.