​Job offers in Romania revolve around an idea – the job you’ve always dreamed of – which for a young person just starting out can seem like a really cliched prospect. For most, the ideal workplace is one where you tap into your passions, where time flies without realizing it, and where you have the freedom to express yourself in a creative way that represents and honors your values.

What would be the reaction of most people seeking a job that meets all the criteria mentioned above if they knew it actually existed?

PhotoHotel is a photography concept that is gaining popularity in 4 and 5 star hotels worldwide and has over 100 vacancies every year for those who want to travel and work in the hotel photography industry. With a history that begins in 2008, the concept was founded by Florin Rezvan Kastravete and Ramzi Abishou, two partners who, thanks to their passion and desire to capture the most beautiful moments of other tourists during their vacations, managed to create a brand that is today the European leader in hotel photography.

PhotoHotel offers young enthusiasts, experienced or not, the opportunity to follow their dreams and passions by spending their working hours in truly exciting locations such as Greece, Spain or Malta, enjoying all the benefits that international work entails.

As previous professional experience is an increasingly common criterion when it comes to working in multinational companies or aspiring to take up key positions in corporations, PhotoHotel welcomes energetic young people, passionate about people and sales, who want an intensive experience full of challenges, fun and rewards. how they do PhotoHotel School is aimed at everyone who wants to change their professional career, regardless of the level of experience they have accumulated up to this point.

Created specifically to help ambitious young people who want to be part of a unique brand story, PhotoHotel School is not just an intermediate step on the way to a destination, but a unique experience during which candidates get to know the concept, interact with representatives of partner companies and to learn the profession of a hotel photographer. With a comprehensive program that includes photo practice, sales techniques, salary and commission information, as well as French and German language courses, the School is a place where future photographers learn about brand values ​​and their future first job.

From the very beginning, the concept is based on the passion and desire to add value to people’s lives through the quality of services provided. In addition to providing services, PhotoHotel is a business with a deeply human side, which includes transparency and honesty towards its employees among its core values.

“ Human resource is an important element for any business, but for PhotoHotel it is more than that: hotel photos are the heart of the business and its business card abroad, where grand hotels have entrusted the realization of our concept. Starting this year, we aim to offer young people who want to work as a hotel photographer the opportunity to have their first discussion, which we can call a formal way: an interview, with hotel photographers who already have experience. Essentially, we want to give potential candidates as clear and honest a picture of the job they’re applying for as possible. Recruiters do not always manage to fully understand what the work of a photographer in this field entails, what difficulties it may face or advantages. An employee who has continuity in our company is the best discussion partner for a young person who wants to make this move because he can answer all of their questions honestly and knowledgeable. “ –Florin Rezvan Kastravete, co-founder of PhotoHotel

And if entertainment and novelty are the main thing when it comes to the work of a hotel photographer, the financial side is just as optimistic. Today’s generations want stability and financial independence that will allow them to fulfill all their dreams. Working in the PhotoHotel team can satisfy them both from a professional point of view, thanks to the financial reward that allows them to achieve their desired goals, and from a personal point of view, through daily challenges, interaction with members of another community and adaptation to a new way of life. In addition, every day spent at work has something like a day of vacation both through the prism of the landscapes available to them in the most extravagant tourist destinations, and because of the accommodation and meals provided by the company, high-performance equipment at their disposal, motivational income and, last but not least, the young team.

Oleksandra Baltag is one of the young people who accepted the challenge of becoming a hotel photographer and joined the PhotoHotel team more than 11 years ago. From her first interaction with team members, she overcame her skepticism and confidently stepped into a career that would change her professionally, but even more so personally.

“ We started working with the PhotoHotel team 11 years ago. One of my college friends convinced me to go for an interview. I admit that I was skeptical about working as a photographer abroad, given that it was all new to me and I wasn’t necessarily confident in myself. The interview was the moment when I was convinced that PhotoHotel is a company with which my values ​​and desires exactly coincide, so I accepted the job as a hotel photographer. I am grateful for this moment in my life, because today, after 11 years of cooperation, PhotoHotel is an experience that I recommend to everyone; it’s about beautiful people, sunny places and dreams come true. “

Like Alexandra, hundreds of other young people choose a career as a photographer every year, developing and improving their skills, choosing non-traditional work. As part of the new recruitment campaign, they will interview prospective candidates to give them an honest look at what a working day in the life of a PhotoHotel photographer looks like.

“ My adventure at PhotoHotel began 7 years ago. I knew that PhotoHotel was about strong characters, ambition and a lot of courage. Therefore, I am glad to be able to share my experience with those who want to join the team. It’s natural to have questions, fears, or skepticism at the beginning of the journey. My role in the 2023 recruiting campaign is to make sure every candidate has an authentic work history and is prepared enough to take on the challenge! “ –Dragos Vilku, photographer of PhotoHotel 2015 – now

PhotoHotel is writing a success story for young people from Romania and many other countries, considering plans to expand beyond Europe. Young people who want to benefit from a dynamic job that will provide them with an above-average source of income and allow them to experience as many places and cultures as possible are expected to register on the company’s official website.

You need a talent for posing, but a passion for photography! You can become the next photographer of the PhotoHotel team.