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  • A Creative Photoshoot with Smoke and Lights

    A Creative Photoshoot with Smoke and Lights

    Good morning, my friends. As usual, before we start, I want to thank you for your constant support, for reading my articles both through the newsletter and here on the blog. I’ll never get tired of saying how important this is to me, and how much I appreciate the time you choose to spend reading…

  • The Night the Lake Glowed with Light

    The Night the Lake Glowed with Light

    Good morning, my dear friends. Welcome again, even on this last Tuesday of September. It’s nice to see you here today. And I want to say thank you — really, from the heart — for your love and for always reading my articles. I don’t say this just because. It means a lot to me.…

  • August Thoughts: Creativity vs. Social Media

    August Thoughts: Creativity vs. Social Media

    Hi everyone and welcome — it’s always a pleasure to have you here in this small place of mine. A space about photography, writing, and — why not — creativity in general. So… we are in August again. And usually for me this is a time when I stop a bit. I relax, I slow…

  • Seaside memories

    Seaside memories

    Hey my friend! We are already mid way to the end of this summer. I had my dose of seaside nearly one month ago, and I would already need some more…That happens every single year.  Since it’s not possible, I thought I could share with you some sea images from my past holidays, many many…

  • Learning Portraits by Watching a Pro

    Learning Portraits by Watching a Pro

    One intense morning, a shared set, and a masterclass in portrait photography I didn’t expect Good morning and happy Tuesday, my friend! As always, before I begin, I want to thank everyone who follows me—especially all the new subscribers who joined this newsletter in the past few days and weeks. I truly appreciate it, and…

  • A Quiet “SubstackVersary” and Some Loud Thoughts

    A Quiet “SubstackVersary” and Some Loud Thoughts

    Hey folks! Thanks for being here, thanks for your support and your love. There’s a desperate need for love nowadays in this crazy world… A few weeks ago I celebrated (silently) my second year on Substack (which, for those reading this post in their email or on my blog, is the platform that hosts my…

  • Goodbye, furry friend!

    Goodbye, furry friend!

    It happened in just a few days. It was the Easter morning when the clinic where she was fighting the post-surgery called us saying she was gone. She spent 15 years with us, her entire life. She changed 3 houses with us, saw the birth of our kid, and played with her furry sister who…

  • Stop. Breathe. Enjoy

    Stop. Breathe. Enjoy

    Hey folks! Sometimes I can’t believe how fast time goes. It was yesterday that we were celebrating the New Year, and we are now already closing this April. The pace of the world we live in is often overwhelming. I find myself juggling between work, family, joys, and troubles, and it happens to me that…

  • Me, Imperfectly

    Me, Imperfectly

    I’m a photographer. I haven’t always been a photographer, you know. I approached this art just a decade ago and never as a professional photographer. I’ve always loved photographing people, which is the reason I mainly take portraits. In these years, I’ve been lucky to meet tens of models and to work with amazing make-up…

  • 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

    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…

  • Bizzarro Team: United by a Shared Passion

    Bizzarro Team: United by a Shared Passion

    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…

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

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

    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…