i'm matteo

I’m a photographer born in 2000 and based in Rome, where I pursue a practice rooted in documentary photography, focusing on the idea of the body: from the physical body to that of the land, both understood as living organisms constantly shaped by what surrounds them. My practice is grounded in a deep connection to both analog photography and digital post-production, two worlds I don’t see as opposites but as two sides of the same coin. For me, the physicality of manual practice and a craftsman’s approach to the photographic medium are just as essential as exploring digital technologies: manual work demands a slow pace, attention to detail, and a focus that become integral to the creative process, while digital tools expand the visual possibilities of the image. By combining technique, imagination, and different approaches, I try to give shape to visions that go beyond the mere instant of the shot.