Matteo Franchi

  • The Enduring Value of Long-Form Blog Posts in the Age of AI

    The Enduring Value of Long-Form Blog Posts in the Age of AI

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    Matteo Franchi

    In today’s digital landscape, where attention spans are shrinking and AI summarization tools are becoming increasingly sophisticated (except Apple’s one 😜), I started to wonder about the relevance of long-form blog posts.  Summarization tools have revolutionized the way we consume information, making the process of getting key insights easier and quicker than ever. These tools…

  • Inside the Photo #22

    Inside the Photo #22

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    Matteo Franchi

    Talking with Grexsys Hello folks! Another Tuesday, another article. And, since it’s the first of the month, it’s an Inside the Photo! My guest today is a talented photographer I met on Vero quite a while ago. He shoots many different genres, and I particularly love his portraits. Let’s start by learning a bit more about…

  • Unpublished #21

    Unpublished #21

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    Matteo Franchi

    Happy Tuesday, my friend! Thanks a lot for being here and dedicating your time to reading my posts. A warm welcome to all the new subscribers. I value you all! There are not many words to describe today’s Unpublished. I just decided to bring you an angel. This set with Jessica, like it happens almost every time…

  • A Tale from the Shore

    A Tale from the Shore

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    Matteo Franchi

    The morning breeze was a joy to feel on my skin. It was one of those days that made me feel alive and part of an incredible and astonishing universe. I felt energised, and I woke up with the precise intention to enjoy every single minute of the day. Living in a small house just…

  • Inside the Photo #21

    Inside the Photo #21

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    Matteo Franchi

    Talking with James Crawford Happy Tuesday my friend! And welcome to a brand new Inside the Photo. Today’s artist is a friend and an incredibly talented photographer. Have a look at this very very concise summary from his bio and you’ll have an idea. Hello Everyone, thank you for your interest in my work! Kicked out…

  • Unpublished #20

    Unpublished #20

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    Matteo Franchi

    Hey hey! Welcome back to another appointment of the Unpublished series. For the first issue of this 2025 (by the way, I hope it started well for all of you), I dug into my archive and found these images from a summer set with Alessio. I remember it was hot as hell and also very humid and we…

  • Bizzarro Team: United by a Shared Passion

    Bizzarro Team: United by a Shared Passion

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    Matteo Franchi

    Good morning, my friend! It’s Tuesday, and I’m excited to bring you some good vibes today. A warm welcome to our new subscribers—I’m so grateful for each and every one of you! Today, I want to share a special story about a fantastic team I met when I first started my photography journey. It was…

  • Inside the Photo #20

    Inside the Photo #20

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    Matteo Franchi

    Talking with Doug Friesen Hey, my dear friend! Happy New Year and welcome to the first Inside the Photo of 2025. I’m happy today to have here with me a very talented artist. He’s Doug Friesen and here’s more about him Photography is art. My name is Doug and I am an artist. My mediums are photography, illustration and…

  • The Best Year-End Gift: Slowing Down and Sharing Love!

    The Best Year-End Gift: Slowing Down and Sharing Love!

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    Matteo Franchi

    Hey hey, my dear friend! Here we are at our very last appointment for 2024. It’s been a productive year, with its ups and downs, and overall, I can say I’m happy with what I see when I look back. While I’ve lost some connections along the way, I’ve also gained new ones that I’m…

  • Unpublished #19

    Unpublished #19

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    Matteo Franchi

    Hey there! I’m delighted to have you join me on this new Unpublished appointment. Thank you so much for your support! In this session, I’ll be sharing a collection of images from one of the many sets I organized with Giada. One thing I’ve learned while shooting with her is that she’s an incredibly joyful and bright person.…

  • Before Portraits: The Landscapes That Shaped My Photography

    Before Portraits: The Landscapes That Shaped My Photography

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    Matteo Franchi

    Hello, my dear friend, glad to have you here spending a little time reading my article. I truly appreciate your time and company! Now, for those who’ve followed my newsletter from the early days—and I warmly include the new friends who’ve recently joined—let me take you back a bit. As some of you might recall,…

  • Inside the Photo #19

    Inside the Photo #19

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    Matteo Franchi

    Talking with Luca Trombino Hey folks! It’s the first Tuesday of the month…you know…it’s time for a brand new Inside the Photo. Today my guest is a friend and fellow Italian photographer. Let’s get to know him a little more I am an amateur photographer from Milan (Northern Italy), my passion was born in high school,…