Trento is one of those cities that I visited as a part of my year-long adventure in trying to find a place for my wife and I to move to after we got married and wanted to start a family. I had never been. From a bit of research, it looked very promising as a possible candidate for a place to move to.
I remember the first time I saw the Colosseum. I had already been living in Florence for a while, quietly dodging the guilt of not having made it to Rome yet. I was learning Italian, and I was trying to figure out how to build a life here- one that actually worked. Rent, bureaucracy, language all felt like too much. I needed a break, so I booked a last-minute getaway to Rome.
I’m really happy we decided to go to this small, but honestly fun festival near where we live. We got to connect more with our community, and it was honestly a great experience watching people of all ages smile with focaccia in their hand, kids running around while their parents relax in the shade of olive trees.
I’ve been to Rome over 30 times—and I don’t regret a single trip. Each visit has taught me something new, not just about photography, but about the city itself. Early on, I realized that snapping photos was great, but truly paying attention—listening, learning, and absorbing the stories behind the sights—made the experience even richer.
The first time I went to Camogli, I had zero expectations. I didn’t Google it. I didn’t have a plan. I just started walking—classic me. And when I reached the entrance of the town, up on a hill before you descend a staircase into the main part of Camogli, I stopped. Right away, I felt it. I didn’t know what I was walking into, but I knew it was going to be something special.
In the year leading up to our wedding in Florence in November 2023, I spent a lot of time exploring different towns throughout Italy, trying to find the right place for us to move after we got married. Just a couple of months before the wedding, I stumbled across Recco.
I’ve always had a deep appreciation for black and white photography. Over the years, working professionally, I’ve discovered that, in my experience, shooting in color is often more challenging than capturing a compelling black and white image.
Florence has given me countless unforgettable memories, and recently I found myself revisiting some of them.
This new collection features 45 framed works of art, each capturing a different perspective of Genova— its grand architecture, stunning coastline, seamless blend of modern and traditional buildings, and the vibrant energy of its streets.
This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Stella Maris Festival—a tradition that runs deep in the hearts of Camogli’s people. It honors the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris—Star of the Sea—the protector of sailors and fishermen.
