About Rocco
I’m an Italian photographer currently residing in Los Angeles.
As a young boy I had a colorful vintage 1960s map of the United States above my bed.
Each main region was represented with a little sketch or figure, very detailed, and I had dreams that one day I was going to be there and discover all those places myself.
My passion for visual arts encouraged me to study graphic design and work as web designer in Italy.
The opportunity became reality in 2002 when I moved from Italy and my journey started in San Francisco. In few years I ended up in various circumstances in the city of Angeles.
The multicultural environment, the vibrant lifestyle and the excitement for embracing this new adventure of life has been my motivation for taking photographs. A passion I cultivated since I was a young teenager and has transformed my life and career. After lot of training and experience, I consider myself very fortunate.
I see life in colors, full of people who want to tell stories. I’m there to witness it and capture those moments with my camera.
AWARDS
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
CALUMET PHOTOGRAPHIC (USA) Photo of the Week
CANON LONG LIVE IMAGINATION (USA) Finalist
PDN / RAGEFINDER MAGAZINE Finalist &
Honorable Mention for "Seeing the Light" Photo Contest
LOUIS ROEDERER WINE WRITERS AWARD
Finalist in the Artist Section, London UK
ASMP NYC IMAGE 13 Finalist & Honorable Mention
THE CENTER FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY (USA)
Finalist for the "Family" Photo Competition - Fort Collins, Colorado