Some shoots stay with you long after you pack the kit away. This was one of them.
The idea behind Dacia’s Million-Star Hotel was simple: strip everything back and let the experience speak for itself. No excess, no distractions, just space, quiet, and a sky full of stars. Photographing it felt the same way. Slow mornings, long evenings, and the kind of darkness that makes you properly look up.
Working from golden hour through to deep night meant trusting the environment and being patient with the light. The challenge wasn’t adding more, but knowing when to step back and let the moment unfold. Campfire warmth, soft reflections, the hum of the landscape, these became as important as the images themselves.
As an outdoor and lifestyle photographer, this is the kind of work I’m always drawn to: real experiences, honest storytelling, and places that don’t need dressing up.
