What pieces or projects have you been working on lately?
I’d say the hardest part has been finding time for my personal projects. Now that I’m fully dedicated to photography, I sometimes take on more work than I should. While it makes me happy, I need to balance what pays the bills with what nourishes me as a person, giving myself space for my own processes and needs.
What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?
I’ve learned that balance is essential: being able to dedicate time to my own projects not only fuels my creativity but also keeps my motivation and passion alive. Understanding my limits and prioritizing my personal growth has been a constant learning process.
What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?
“I need space for myself and my projects. I love my work, but I don’t want to lose myself in it.”
Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?
Yes, there are always references that inspire my vision. In this case, much of what I see and listen to while working influences the light, composition, and atmosphere of my photos.
What's been the most difficult thing you've faced recently in your creative process?
The hardest part has been finding time for myself and my personal projects, between the work that pays the bills and the need to explore my own ideas. Learning to balance both worlds has been an ongoing challenge.
What is your favorite restaurant and what do you recommend we order?
Without a doubt: Lulo Pizza. It’s a small pizzeria in Roma; if you order the Baked Provoleta and the Olivia pizza with Italian sausage, you won’t regret it.
If your life were a movie this month, what would it be called and who would write the soundtrack?
“The Star”, and of course, I’d have Peggy Gou do the entire soundtrack.
Recommend one or more artists you follow who inspire you, and tell us what you like most about their work or their way of working.
This is tough, there are so many artists who inspire me, but I’ll highlight three artists who I’ve loved and followed forever:
Kito Muñoz: the way he uses light, his compositions, and the stories he tells are sublime.
Dmitry Maximov: I love finding his photos in my feed and seeing the playful compositions of the bodies he photographs.
Tony Solis: My teacher and good friend; his aesthetic is stunning, and the ideas that constantly flow from his quirky mind… wow.
Photographer and visual artist. My work focuses on portraiture and fashion, where I explore the creation of visual narratives with a focus on the body, identity, and sexuality.