About Carmine Marezzi

Born in the terracotta-hued hills of Tuscany and currently based in a sun-lit studio in Florence, Carmine Marezzi has spent two decades refining a visual language that speaks of heritage, light, and the quiet spaces in between.

His journey began with a gifted Leica and a summer spent traversing the Sicilian coast. Today, his work is recognized globally for its cinematic realism—a style that feels like a still frame from a forgotten film.

Philosophy: The Pursuit of Sprezzatura

"To capture a person or a place is to acknowledge its history. I look for the beauty in the imperfect—the way light hits a crumbling Roman column or the unguarded expression of a stranger in a crowd."

Carmine’s approach is rooted in the Italian concept of sprezzatura: a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort. Whether shooting a high-fashion editorial in Milan or a remote village in the Yunnan province, his goal remains the same: to find the extraordinary within the ordinary.

Recognition & Awards

Carmine’s work has been featured in Vogue Italia, National Geographic, and The New York Times.

• 2024 Photographer of the Year – International Photography Awards (IPA)

• Gold Medal for Editorial Travel – European Photography Awards

• Solo Exhibition: "Il Colore del Vento" – Musei Capitolini, Rome (2025)

• Featured Artist – Leica Gallery Milano

Beyond the Camera

When he isn't behind the lens, Carmine can be found restoring vintage Italian motorcycles, hunting for rare photography books in Parisian flea markets, or perfecting his family’s traditional ragù recipe. He believes that to be a great photographer, one must first be a student of life.

Let’s Create Together

Carmine is available for select editorial assignments, private portraiture, and global travel commissions.