Snapshot of an Exodus
On February 24, 2022, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation invaded Ukrainian territory, marking a sharp escalation of the Russian–Ukrainian conflict ongoing since 2014. This triggered the largest and fastest exodus Europe has witnessed since the Balkan wars and World War II. More than 5 million people left Ukraine in the first month, 2 million in the first two weeks alone, according to UNHCR.
For this reason, we crossed four countries in four days, covering 1,600 km to capture a snapshot—observing the response of EU countries and the humanitarian …
Snapshot of an Exodus
On February 24, 2022, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation invaded Ukrainian territory, marking a sharp escalation of the Russian–Ukrainian conflict ongoing since 2014. This triggered the largest and fastest exodus Europe has witnessed since the Balkan wars and World War II. More than 5 million people left Ukraine in the first month, 2 million in the first two weeks alone, according to UNHCR.
For this reason, we crossed four countries in four days, covering 1,600 km to capture a snapshot—observing the response of EU countries and the humanitarian …
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I am a professional photographer based in Genoa, Italy, specializing in documentary photography, reportage, and events, and available for assignments across Italy and internationally.
Rooted in documentary photography, my approach combines technical precision with an empathetic, narrative-driven perspective. For me, photography is both a profession and a way to observe, understand, and communicate the complexity of the world we live in.
Alongside long-term projects, I offer professional photography services including event coverage, portraits, editorial assignments, and commercial shoots, overseeing the entire workflow from briefing and creative development through to shooting, editing, post-production, and final delivery.
My
Story
I am a professional photographer based in Genoa, Italy, specializing in documentary photography, reportage, and events, and available for assignments across Italy and internationally.
Rooted in documentary photography, my approach combines technical precision with an empathetic, narrative-driven perspective. For me, photography is both a profession and a way to observe, understand, and communicate the complexity of the world we live in.
Alongside long-term projects, I offer professional photography services including event coverage, portraits, editorial assignments, and commercial shoots, overseeing the entire workflow from briefing and creative development through to shooting, editing, post-production, and final delivery.