User:Aurel Virlan

Aurel Virlan (born February 9, 1961) is a Romanian photographer, videographer, and WPJA wedding photojournalist, Gold medal winner.

Early life and studies

Aurel Virlan was born into Ortodox family on February 9, 1961 in Valea Marului village in the Romania. He began taking first pictures at the age of eleven. After primary school Aurel become more and more fascinated by photography. He was attracted by light and shadow play, the world around (street, school) became the first places where he chose his photo subjects. He graduated the Faculty of Image of Film and Television of The Caragiale University of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography; UNATC.