These images are from Bucharest for a series of articles about different aspects of the city since the downfall of Ceausescu as it struggles to find economic and social stability prior to becoming part of the EU.

The seamstresses (Croitorese) make all the costumes for the top actors in Romania. Their wages are little more than about $5 a day. Technical note: The pictures were taken on medium format film (6X7cm) with natural lighting.