I am a self-taught amateur photographer with a deep passion for street photography.
Since childhood, I’ve always been drawn to photography. During family gatherings and vacations, I would take pictures of my relatives using disposable cameras or old compact ones gifted to me by family members.
However, my true love for photography took shape in 2016, during my third year at university, when I bought my first DSLR camera.
At first, photography was a way to clear my mind—walking the streets of Rome or through the countryside of my native Sicily, capturing anything that sparked emotion or a sense of freedom.
Over time, this evolved into a genuine interest in documenting everyday life and urban spontaneity, gradually leading me closer to street photography as a form of visual expression.
I am currently working on completing my long-term project focused on the streets of central Rome, while also developing new series dedicated to other cities across Italy and Europe.
Project Statement
Street Rome
The images selected for this publication are part of Street Rome, a long-term photographic project centered on the streets of downtown Rome.
The project began in February 2018 with a spontaneous shot: a man captured mid-step as he crosses a puddle on Via della Conciliazione. What started by chance gradually turned into a deeper exploration, ultimately coming to an end in 2022 with my departure from the city.
Each image reflects my personal vision of Rome—its rhythms, contrasts, and humanity. Set against the backdrop of the city’s most iconic locations, the photographs portray tourists and locals alike: the everyday actors who inhabit and animate Rome’s public spaces.
This visual narrative weaves together scenes that are emotionally resonant for me, evoking memories of the past and glimpses of imagined futures. The photographs are rich in color, shaped by fleeting glances and passionate embraces, all imbued with a subtle sense of irony that mirrors my way of seeing and interpreting the world.
Street Rome took form during a particularly difficult period in my personal life. Over time, and thanks in part to the photographic escapes that led to this body of work, I found the strength to move forward. Almost without realizing it, I went from being a distant observer to an active participant in the life of the city.
While framing it through the lens, I was, in my own way, living it—and telling its story.
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