"PROMENADE" Photograph - Limited Edition of 4

Born in May 1958, this writer had been holding a camera since he was four years old. The precious guidance of his father, an excellent photographer, illustrator, and musician, was crucial in his use of the camera in manual mode. At the time, it was a 120 format and lacked a light meter, requiring him to visually assess the ambient light to choose the right aperture and shutter speed for a good image. Always devoted to sports, in 1987 he won the entrance exam to the ISEF Institute of Advanced Studies in L'Aquila, where he graduated with honors. In October 1981, he entered military service as a reserve officer in the Army, and upon completion, in 1983, he began a school career that would last for forty-two years, with short-term substitute teaching positions in Physical Education at public schools.
His scuba diving training was crucial: the discovery of a plane wreck from the Second World War, with its large number of large unexploded bombs, some well-crafted Nikon shots, diving as a guide for Navy divers, clearing the seabed of explosives, and interviews for newspapers and TV. Then, an article with his photos in IL SUBACQUEO, along with an offer from the editorial staff for external collaboration, was published, and his first step into professionalism was taken.
During that period, he also began his apprenticeship at a professional photography studio, where he refined his techniques, learned to use the studio and darkroom, and contextualized the content of his shots according to photojournalistic/reportage standards. His photos thus began to be published in major national and some international publications. Over the years, he gained numerous work experiences in the photography sector, and often in journalism as well, as in the case of the historic monthly magazine "FOTOGRAFARE," for which the writer conducted and published interviews and conducted photographic equipment tests for several years.
For about ten years, until the early 2000s, he collaborated with the national headquarters of CONFESERCENTI, reporting on events and conferences. He also worked on several projects for AGI during this same period.
His passion for music has always been strong, and working with the agency of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma came as an unexpected dream. For many years, up until today, the main subjects he portrayed have been dance, theater, and concerts of all musical genres.