Bogdan Negoita is a Romanian professional photographer based in Craiova, Dolj, Romania, with more than 15 years of photographic experience and an active professional practice since 2011.

His photographic work includes documentary, street, people, wedding, event and travel photography. He is particularly interested in authentic human stories, local traditions, everyday life and the visual identity of Romania.

He holds a Master of Arts in Photography from the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca and is a member of the Uniunea Artistilor Plastici din Romania (UAP).

PROFESSIONAL AND ARTISTIC ACTIVITY

Professional photographer active in portrait, documentary, street and travel photography.

President of Asociatia Cultural-Vizual Oltenia (Oltenia Art), an organization involved in photography exhibitions, international salons, photographic projects and the promotion of visual culture.

Member of the Uniunea Artistilor Plastici din Romania (UAP).

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Arts - Photography, University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2018-2020.

Certified Professional Photographer - professional qualification issued under the Romanian Ministry of Education.

More than 15 years of photographic practice and continuous participation in national and international photographic activities.

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC DISTINCTIONS AND TITLES

A.FIAP - Artist distinction of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), 2017.

E.FIAP - Excellence distinction of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), 2018.

A.CPE - Artist title of the Campina Photographic Exhibitions Society, 2021, for the promotion of photographic art worldwide.
E.CPE - Excellence Distinction - E.CPE.

HON.CPE - Honor title of the Campina Photographic Exhibitions Society, 2020, for the promotion of photographic art worldwide.

Crown 1 - Global Photographic Union (GPU), 2020.

Crown 2 - Global Photographic Union (GPU), 2020.

Aphrodite - Global Photographic Union (GPU), 2020.

Hermes - Global Photographic Union (GPU), 2021.

Accredited photographer for photographic salon jury activity under AAFR, 2018.

MAJOR AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

IAAP Global Ranking 2025: No. 4 worldwide, out of 68,307 photographers.

IAAP National Ranking 2025: No. 1 in Romania, out of 517 photographers.

IAAP Awards for the Nation: 375 awards recorded in 2025.

QPSA - Qualified Photographic Society of America distinction, obtained in 2026.

ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ACTIVITY

Extensive participation in international photographic salons and circuits, with acceptances, awards and distinctions in international competitions.

His photographs have been presented in international photographic salons and exhibitions under recognized photographic organizations and salon circuits.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND ROMANIA - 'MY COUNTRY'

For the theme "My Country", Bogdan Negoita approaches Romania through people, traditions, local communities, urban and rural life, everyday gestures and authentic social environments.

His photographic perspective aims to present Romania beyond conventional postcard imagery, focusing on atmosphere, human stories, cultural identity and contemporary everyday life.

The selected portfolio is intended to show Romania as a living country: its people, traditions, streets, communities, contrasts and quiet moments.

ONLINE PROFILE

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