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About
Romanian German fashion and portrait photographer and director known for his cinematic editorial imagery in men's fashion, celebrity portraiture, and luxury campaigns. He is also known for his work appearing in outlets such as Wonderland, Man About Town, Clash, and British GQ, and further known for his Instagram account @christianoita where he showcases editorial, portrait, and behind-the-scenes work with over 160,000 followers.
Before fame
He initially aspired to become a writer. He worked at a local newspaper as a teenager where he met a photojournalist who introduced him to photography and encouraged him to explore it. He began experimenting with photography in his late teens and early twenties and gradually transitioned from writing into visual storytelling. He began his photography career in the late 2000s and started sharing his work online in the early 2010s.
Trivia
He has said his eye is caught by unexpectedly specific things like vintage cars and large billboards. He has done editorial work for brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, and Dsquared2.
Family life
He was born in Romania and raised in Germany.
Associated with
He has photographed actor Douglas Booth for Clash magazine and soccer player Dele Alli for British GQ.
