I'm a photographer with an academic background in German and English literature, working across documentary and lyrical-authorial photography. Since March 2024 I have been collaborating closely with Outlier, an AI platform, as an attester/reviewer on data and content projects. In parallel, I work professionally in food, commercial, and editorial photography and teach photography to individuals and groups.

Ugo Milano

I'm a photographer with an academic background in German and English literature, working across documentary and lyrical-authorial photography. Since March 2024 I have been collaborating closely with Outlier, an AI platform, as an attester/reviewer on data and content projects. In parallel, I work professionally in food, commercial, and editorial photography and teach photography to individuals and groups.

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I’m a photographer with an academic background in German and English literature, working across documentary and lyrical-authorial photography. Since March 2024 I have been collaborating closely with Outlier, an AI platform, as an attester/reviewer on data and content projects. In parallel, I work professionally in food, commercial, and editorial photography and teach photography to individuals and groups.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Photographer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Professional photographer specializing in food, commercial, and editorial work; reporting, editorial shoots, and post-production.
Contributor (Attempter & Reviewer) at Outlier (AI Platform)
March 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Contributor/reviewer on data and content projects for an AI platform; ongoing collaboration since March 2024.
Photography Educator at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Photography educator offering 1:1 and group mentoring in photography.
Social Media Manager / Content Creator at Tool Brothers GmbH
May 6, 2019 - March 31, 2023
Product photographer, content creation, translator and customer support.

Education

Master in Photo Journalism at Jack London School of Photography & Literature
November 1, 2023 - January 30, 2024
MA in European Languages & Literatures at University of Naples Federico II
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
BA in European Languages & Literatures at University of Naples Federico II
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Online documentary lab Caimi & Piccinni (Yogurt) at Laboratory Caimi & Piccinni (Yogurt)
April 1, 2024 - May 12, 2025

Qualifications

Scholarship - Masterclass / Photo Residency (Casentino, with Simone Donati)
January 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Scholarship - Jack London School
January 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services