Stefano Germi

Hello, I'm Stefano Germi, and I'm a photographer. I was born in Prato in 1969, and my passion for photography started when I was 9 years old, thanks to my father who put his Olympus Om-1 camera in my hands. From that moment on, I began to explore the world of photography and experiment with different techniques.

I started my photographic education with my father, who taught me the basics since he himself was an excellent photographer. Later on, I continued as a self-taught photographer until I began attending courses at the TPW (Tuscany Photographic Workshop).

During the various workshops, I had the opportunity to study with renowned photographers such as Willie Osterman for Zone System, James Megargee for basic and advanced darkroom techniques, and Andrea Modica for nude photography. These experiences enriched my knowledge and improved my photographic vision.

Following the workshop with Andrea Modica, I decided to use large format photography, particularly 8×10", and later even an 8×20" camera for contact printing. This path led me to teach photography, especially printing, in various photography clubs.

After visiting exhibitions by Edward Weston and Paul Strand, I decided to fully dedicate myself to large format photography a...

School of Music, Piano.

Collective Exhibition

2023 - Big Event - Officine del Volo - Milano

2022 – Visuali Italiane – Roonee 247 Fine Arts Gallery – Tokyo (Giappone)
2022 – Fondo Malerba per la Fotografia – Summer Show 2022 – Milano
2017 – Galleria Park Hotel – Cassano D’Adda – Milano
2016 – Blu in Italy – Galerie Photo-Originale – Parigi-(Francia)
2015 – Fragile – Hand with Care – Catania
2015 – Biennale Fotografica anno 0 – Trezzo sull’Adda
2013 – Metamorfosi – Galleria Bonci – Pietrasanta-(Lucca)
2010 – Middlesex Cancer Center – Large Format Benefit – New England-(Usa)
2009 – Analog Photo day – Hall Expo du Cus – Clermont Fernand-(Francia)
2008 – Darkroom Gallery – Manchester New Hampshire-(Usa)
2004 – Caffè Teatro – Collettiva Autori Pratesi – Prato
2001 – Saletta Ambra – Collettiva Autori – Poggio a Caiano
1999 – Macelli Pubblici – Collettiva Autori Pratesi – Prato

Solo Exhibition
2012 – Rosso – Manifestazione Rosso Belvedere – Lizzano in Belvedere-Italy
2002 – Portfolio 1 – Nudo – Camarillo Jazz Club – Prato-Italy

Book:
2019 - Instagram Series (self published book)

Catalogue

2016 – Catalogo Artisti Italiani
2015 – Catalogo Biennale di Fotografia anno 0
2015 – Catalogo Fragile – Hand with Care

Publications
2021 – Shots to Tell Vol. 4 – 7 immag...