Costea Photography, Inc.

Name: Costea Photography, Inc.
Address: Lake Forest, CA, 92630, US
Telephone: +17145566450

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Photographing architecture nationally and internationally for Architects, Designers Developers and B

Cristian Costea has been photographing architecture for over 25 years. Commissioned by leading architectural, design and construction firms, he captures images that help both explain and flaunt their buildings. Born in Romania and operating from his base in Southern California, he travels throughout the U.S. and internationally photographing hospitality, corporate, civic, education and entertainme

nt assignments. His tempered use of lighting, placement of people and his ability to handle most digital post production challenges are some of the reasons why his images stand out, valorizing structures grandiose and unassuming alike. Often described as poetic and beautiful, Cristian's images have been published in many books and magazines and have won countless architectural awards for his clients through the years. His personality and professionalism has lead to many long term relationships with clients that have nothing but praise for his work.

10/23/2025

When I first walked into this Southern California Workplace to photograph it for the owner, it was hard to imagine that this started as a simple four-story core-and-shell but once inside, the transformation is impossible to miss.

Large cutouts into the floor slabs give way to expansive atriums that open views across all four levels, while sculptural stairs pull your eye — and people — through the center of the building.

The result is an engaging workspace that feels open, bright, and connected — redefining what a core-and-shell office can become.

Location: Southern California
Architecture: Behnisch Architekten
Photography: Costea Photography
Postproduction: Taylored Image

10/05/2025

The West Hollywood Aquatic & Recreation Center (ARC) rises from the city with Olympic pools suspended above the street and a sculptural stairway tying park to rooftop.
Photographing it from the exterior was about showing presence—how this building connects ground to sky while anchoring itself as a vibrant community landmark.

06/08/2022

On set with the A Team! 🤙 West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center, Day 1!

06/07/2022

Always honored to contribute to Catalyst! So many innovative projects featured this quarter, including 10 (yes, count them, 10 🤯) LEED Platinum projects designed by 👏👏👏

11/17/2021

Stoked to be back on set with for this week! 🤘

01/09/2021

Art at home. That is if your home is the newest and coolest Amp Lofts in the heart of DTLA’s Art District. iPhone fun during our latest photoshoot of for designed by . A great way to usher in 2021. Thank you all for such great team work.

03/14/2019

Scouting the recently completed Orange Coast College Planetarium for HPI Architecture.

Smart glass turns day into night inside this expansive lobby where realtime weather and earthquake activity is at your fingertips while an immersive and out-of-this-world experience awaits for you in the actual planetarium. And on your way out from class you can even pickup a plush version of your favorite planet from the gift shop. Embracing the structures around, this new addition to the campus is sure to impress with its magnificent design (inside and out) by the talented people at HPI Architecture.

03/02/2019

A SITE WALK AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL IN GARDEN GROVE, CA
Beautifully re-designed by Johnson Fain and masterfully executed by Snyder Langston, this iconic piece of architecture is truly a place of beauty that will awe and inspire present and future generations.
My personal connection with the Cathedral and this campus goes back almost 30 years. Then Crystal Cathedral, this was my first ever architectural photography project (4x5 view camera, black and white school assignment) which later materialized into one of my largest clients as a professional architectural photographer. Many years later it culminated with our commissioning to photograph all but a few pages of a commemorative book called "A PLACE OF BEAUTY - A JOY FOREVER", a project that spanned almost two years. I have documented this campus in various stages for more than two decades, and I am both humbled and excited to have the opportunity to document its re-birth.
We’ll be back in a couple months when it's completed, I just couldn’t wait to see it 😊

02/08/2019

Master planned, designed and built over decades, Tarbut v'Torah Day School campus is a perfect example of LPA Inc. long term commitment to sustainability, integrated design and client-centered vision. We are privileged to have been photographing TVT in various stages over the last 17 years and these are the latest additions to this wonderful campus. Thank you LPA Inc. !

02/07/2019

Just one amazing piece in the complex puzzle of this amazing campus, master planned and designed by .

Researchers agree outdoor education improves students’ physical and emotional health, teaches them valuable social skills and provides hands-on learning opportunities.

02/04/2019

Dominguez Hills University Library

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Lake Forest, CA
92630

Telephone

+17145566450

Website

http://costeaphoto.com/

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