Next availability:
March 31, 2026
I am an event and documentary photographer based in Amsterdam, working closely with emerging artists, artisans, and creatives to shape and share their narratives, products, and artistic practices.
With a background in Communication and Cultural Sciences and an MSc in Anthropology, I bring an ethnographic approach to my work. This perspective, combined with dynamic photography, allows me to engage deeply with the people and environments I document. I respond intuitively to unfolding moments, creating well-composed, narrative-driven, and visually compelling documentations that reflect both context and character.
Experience Level
Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance photographer specializing in documentary work and darkroom printing; based in Amsterdam.
Event Photographer at AMA Music Festival
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025Photographed live performances at AMA Music Festival; collaborated with organizers and artists; on-site coverage.
Waiter at Oost Restaurant
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025Front-of-house service and hospitality.
Fieldworker at Ecovillage Torri Superiore
January 1, 2022 - PresentFieldwork in a sustainable community with documentation of practices.
Darkroom Printing Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024B&W silver gelatin prints and RA4 colour prints; darkroom printing.
Barista at Backaro Berlin
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Barista duties; coffee service and customer interaction.
Volunteer at ESC
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Volunteering: alternative agricultural methods, video/photo documentation, translation, editor.
Mixed Farmer at Family-run South Tyrolean farm
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Hands-on farming experiences across crops and livestock.
Front Desk / Administration at Art Space Eccel Kreuzer & Free University of Bozen
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Front desk duties; administrative tasks.
Copy Editor at Data Tellers
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Redaction of articles for Bolzano Magazine (IT, DEU) and Social Media Marketing (internship).
Event Organizer at Duna Jam Festival
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Organisational party.
Co-director at Video performance "Fish and Oranges"
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Co-directed a video performance.
Artist in Residence at Collettivo Cura
September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026Art residency; research and production.
Education
BA at Free University of Bozen
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020MA at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
January 1, 2024 - February 13, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
Experience Level
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