Photography studio · Cluj-Napoca
Image is the first argument you put forward.
Lightsun builds portraits and brand imagery for Romanian professionals and companies who understand that image is a measurable part of credibility.
Who Lightsun is
An independent photography studio in Cluj-Napoca, built for professionals and companies who can't afford approximate imagery.
Four directions, that's it: corporate portraits, employer branding, product photography, and business events. That strict specialisation is why you know upfront how the session runs and get images you can use the same day.
Services
Four directions. One standard.
Every service is built around a clear business outcome. Not decorative photography, visual assets that keep working for you months after the shoot.
Philosophy
Someone opens your profile before the meeting.
They look at a photograph for a few seconds, then decide what tone to open with. They haven't read a word yet. They've only looked. That moment repeats dozens of times a month, for everyone on your team.
Before light and framing, the question is where the image will be seen: on LinkedIn, in the annual report, on a conference banner. The answer changes everything that follows.
Recent selection
Work built with intent.
A short look at recent projects. Every frame was designed for a concrete use context.
Corporate
Executive portrait
Corporate
Editorial portrait
Employer Branding
Team culture
Product
Beauty & detail
Product
Premium watch
Events
Business conference
Why Lightsun
What actually changes for you.
Strict specialisation
Nobody learns on your budget. Only portraits, employer branding, product, business events. No weddings, no glamour, no private shoots. When you do the same thing every day, beginner mistakes drop out of the equation.
Business understanding
The first question isn't about style, it's about where the image ends up. A portrait for LinkedIn, one for the annual report, and one for press aren't shot the same way, even though they look identical.
Predictable process
You know from the start what you pay and when you receive. Every step has a deadline, and deadlines hold. If you have a launch in the calendar, you can build around the delivery date.
Immediately usable delivery
You open the gallery and know immediately what goes where. Formats matched to each channel, usage rights defined in the contract, nothing left to chase after delivery.
Process
How it goes, from first message to delivery.
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Brief
You tell us where the image will be used. Everything starts there: light, framing, how many frames.
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Plan
You get the visual direction, the location, and a preparation list, so you know exactly what happens on the day.
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Shoot
Controlled, but relaxed. In studio or at your office. We don't ask you to pose, we ask you to be present.
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Delivery
A curated selection, fine retouching, formats ready to use. On the agreed date.
What clients say
Testimonials
I have had the pleasure of working with Valentina Mihalache on numerous projects, from product photography to commercial portraits, and I can say with full confidence that she is a consummate professional. Her perseverance and attention to detail are reflected in the exceptional quality of the photographs delivered. Most importantly, Valentina is a calm, patient, and adaptable person who always manages to understand and respond perfectly to the needs of every project. I recommend her wholeheartedly for any collaboration!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Lightsun
What does Lightsun do?
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Lightsun is a photography studio in Cluj-Napoca specialised in four areas: corporate portraits, employer branding photography, commercial product photography, and business event photography. We work exclusively for professional contexts.
Where is the studio and where do you work?
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The Lightsun studio is in Cluj-Napoca. We work both in studio and on-location, across Cluj and the rest of Romania, with frequent presence in Bucharest, Timișoara, Iași, Sibiu, and Brașov. For projects abroad, travel is discussed separately.
Who do you usually work with?
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Founders, executives, consultants, HR and marketing departments, and brands that use imagery as a business tool. We don't shoot weddings, private events, or glamour sessions.
How much does a session cost?
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Corporate portraits start at 650 RON. Employer branding sessions start at 2,400 RON for a half day. Product photography starts at 80 RON per product for pack shots. Business event photography starts at 1,800 RON. Full details are on the Packages page.
How long does delivery take?
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5 business days for portraits and pack shots. 7 to 15 days for employer branding libraries and event galleries. For urgent projects we offer priority delivery.
What do I get in the end?
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Finely retouched high-resolution images, optimised for the channels you'll use them on (LinkedIn, web, ecommerce, press, print), with commercial usage rights clearly defined in the contract.
Next step
Let's talk about your project and build a clear plan.
We answer quote requests within 24 business hours with a recommended package, deliverables, and timeline.