I am Monica Toscani, a Rome-based photographer and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling through images and moving pictures. I work across events, portraits, and social media storytelling, handling post-production with Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere, and I enjoy collaborating with cultural institutions and studios to bring ideas to life. I also teach and curate content for exhibitions and online platforms, and I have participated in European residencies and workshops that explore migration, community life, and the documentation of everyday stories.

Monica Toscani

I am Monica Toscani, a Rome-based photographer and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling through images and moving pictures. I work across events, portraits, and social media storytelling, handling post-production with Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere, and I enjoy collaborating with cultural institutions and studios to bring ideas to life. I also teach and curate content for exhibitions and online platforms, and I have participated in European residencies and workshops that explore migration, community life, and the documentation of everyday stories.

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I am Monica Toscani, a Rome-based photographer and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling through images and moving pictures. I work across events, portraits, and social media storytelling, handling post-production with Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere, and I enjoy collaborating with cultural institutions and studios to bring ideas to life.

I also teach and curate content for exhibitions and online platforms, and I have participated in European residencies and workshops that explore migration, community life, and the documentation of everyday stories.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Addetta all’accoglienza museale at Villa Medici (Rear società cooperativa)
November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Accoglienza visitatori, gestione gruppi e visite guidate; supporto alle attività museali.
Fotografa freelance per eventi sportivi at Zero Zero Cento Fotografia; CSI Photo; The Last Minute Production
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Fotografia di eventi sportivi, collaborazione con studi fotografici per foto sportive, vendita immediata di stampe.
Fotografa at Fondation Ton sur Ton, Svizzera
September 8, 2022 - September 8, 2023
Fotografia di eventi, spettacoli e lezioni; editing e archiviazione digitale; pubblicazione sui social e articoli per il sito.
Docente di storia dell'arte e discipline pittoriche at Liceo Scientifico Gullace
June 1, 2022 - Present
Docenza di storia dell'arte e discipline pittoriche; supplenze.
Addetta all’accoglienza visitatori at Musei Civici del Comune di Roma
December 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Accoglienza visitatori, gestione gruppi e visite guidate; servizio presso musei civici della capitale; Galleria Borghese.
Assistente fotografa at Cobertura Photo, Siviglia (Spagna)
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Fotografia di eventi durante mostre e workshop; assistenza ai docenti; allestimento mostre.
Assistente presso studio d'artista at Studio d'artista, Teramo
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Colorazione manuale ad acquerello di stampe litografiche; supporto a progetti artistici.
Fotografa / Content Creator at The Best marketing
February 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Fotografia promozionale per ristoranti e attività; realizzazione e montaggio di brevi video pubblicitari per il web.
Photographer / Content Creator at The Best Marketing
February 1, 2022 - Present
Photography and content creation for social and web.
Photographer at Freelance (Sports events)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance photographer for sports events.
Assistant Photographer at Cobertura Sevilla
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Assistance to teachers during masterclasses, lessons and preparation of photographic sets. Photographic documentation during events and exhibitions.
Studio Assistant at Artist's Studio, Teramo
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Manual coloring of lithographic prints at the artist's studio.
Volunteer at Espaço Compasso
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Volunteering to collaborate with the cultural space for the organization of meetings, dinners and concerts.
Photographer and content creator at The Best Marketing
February 1, 2022 - Present
Photography and content creation for social and web.
Photographer at Fondazione TonsurTon
September 8, 2022 - September 8, 2023
Photographer of events, shows, and lessons for the promotion of school courses on social media and website.
Photographer Assistant at Cobertura Photo Sevilla
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Assistant to teachers during master classes, lessons and preparation of photographic sets. Photographic documentation during events and exhibitions.
Assistant at Artist's Studio, Teramo
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Manual coloring of lithographic prints at the artist's studio.
Drone Operator Training Participant at Sapienza University of Rome
February 1, 2022 - Present
Drone course for cinema and television.
Exhibition Participant / Solo Exhibition at Prague Photo Festival
November 14, 2023 - November 19, 2023
Solo exhibition at Prague Photo Festival (11/14–11/19).
Addetta all'accoglienza museale at Villa Medici (Rear Società Cooperativa)
November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Reception, guest services, group management and guided tours at a major museum site.
Fotografa presso Fondation Ton sur Ton at Fondation Ton sur Ton
September 8, 2022 - September 8, 2023
Fotografia di eventi, spettacoli e lezioni per promozione dei corsi; editing, archiviazione digitale e pubblicazione sui social; realizzazione di interviste.
Addetta all'accoglienza visitatori at Musei Civici del Comune di Roma
December 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Accoglienza visitatori, gestione gruppi e visite guidate presso musei civici, inclusa Galleria Borghese.
Assistente fotografa at Cobertura Photo
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Fotografia di eventi durante mostre e workshop; assistenza ai docenti; allestimento mostre.
Assistente presso studio d'artista at Studio d'artista
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Colorazione manuale ad acquerello di stampe litografiche.

Education

Laurea Magistrale in Pittura at Accademia di Belle Arti de L'Aquila
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Laurea Triennale in Pittura at Accademia di Belle Arti de L’Aquila
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Erasmus Plus at Universitè de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens (France)
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Erasmus at Universidade de Belas Artes do Porto, Porto (Portugal)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Master’s Degree in Photojournalism at Academy of Fine Arts of L'Aquila
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Painting at Universidade de Belas Artes do Porto, Porto (Portugal)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Erasmus Plus program at Università di Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens (France)
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Erasmus Plus program at Universidade de Belas Artes do Porto, Porto (Portugal)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Master's Degree in Photojournalism at Accademia di Belle Arti dell'Aquila
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Erasmus Plus at Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens (France)
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Painting at Accademia di Belle Arti dell'Aquila
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Erasmus at Universidade de Belas Artes do Porto, Porto (Portugal)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Laurea Magistrale in Fotogiornalismo at Accademia di Belle Arti dell'Aquila
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Laurea Triennale in Pittura at Accademia di Belle Arti dell'Aquila
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Erasmus Plus at Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Erasmus Plus at Universidade de Belas Artes do Porto
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Masterclass in diritto dell'immagine at Siviglia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Masterclass di ritratto at Siviglia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Drone per cinema e televisione at Laboratorio Multimediale Sapienza
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Fotogiornalismo at Francesco Zizola
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Body Light Painting at CSF Adams
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Talking Animals workshop at Macro Museo di Roma
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Masterclass in diritto dell'immagine
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Corso di drone per cinema e televisione
January 1, 2022 - February 5, 2026
Corso di fotogiornalismo
January 1, 2022 - February 5, 2026
Corso di Pinhole
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Body light Painting (workshop)
January 1, 2024 - February 5, 2026
Talking Animals (workshop)
January 1, 2024 - February 5, 2026
Drone course for cinema and television
January 1, 2022 - February 5, 2026
Workshop in image law
March 1, 2019 - February 5, 2026
Photography course with Francesca Zizola
January 1, 2024 - February 5, 2026
Master's Degree in Photojournalism
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Erasmus Plus
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Painting
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Erasmus
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Masterclass in diritto dell'immagine
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Drone per cinema e televisione
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Fotogiornalismo con Francesco Zizola
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Body Light Painting
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Talking Animals workshop
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other