I was born in Italy, where the rhythms of life are steeped in art, tradition, and the countryside’s quiet poetry. As a child, a colorful 1960s map of the United States hung above my bed. Each state was marked with whimsical illustrations that describe the land and tradition. I would drift to sleep imagining the scents, colors, and stories hidden in those far-off places.
My early career began in graphic and web design, often for the wineries of my homeland. There, among rolling hills and sunlit rows of vines, I discovered how much I loved not just the taste of wine, but the way wine country holds many stories of families, traditions and people.
In 2002, I crossed the ocean to San Francisco, and soon after, Los Angeles became my home. Yet my heart continues to travel between Napa, Sonoma, Europe, and beyond, seeking the quiet and the celebratory moments alike.
Through photography and films, I capture not only what is seen, but what is felt: the texture of time, the pulse of a place, the spirit of the people who shape it. Each frame is a story, sometimes whispered, sometimes sung, woven from light, landscape, and human connections.
"I see life painted in colors, alive with people longing to share their stories. With my camera, I stand as a witness, ready to preserve those precious moments."
Awards
LOUIS ROEDERER WINE WRITERS AWARD
Finalist in the Artist Section, London UK
CANON LONG LIVE IMAGINATION (USA)
Finalist
THE CENTER FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY (USA)
Finalist for the "Family" Photo Competition - Fort Collins, Colorado
APA LOS ANGELES "Off the Clock"
Photo Competition Finalist
SANTA FE WORKSHOPS (USA)
Photo Contest, "Light": 3rd Prize - Santa Fe, New Mexico
THE CENTER FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY (USA)
Visitor Choice Award - Fort Collins, Colorado
PDN / RAGEFINDER MAGAZINE
Finalist & Honorable Mention for "Seeing the Light" Photo Contest
ASMP NYC IMAGE
13 Finalist & Honorable Mention
