Edoardo Agresti

Some key steps on my own photographic journey can be traced back to a couple of seminal moments – the emotional reaction I felt when I first saw Steve McCurry’s Afghan Girl; An exhibition of Dorothea Lange’s work; The reading of David DuChemin’s “Within the Frame” which helped me focus on the “why” and not the “how”; working with Getty images and daily seeing  the work of great photographers and last but not least,  my wedding!

As my wife is Italian we married in Italy, and we searched and came across a local but up and coming wedding photographer, Edoardo Agresti , whose work was so distinctive, so creative and so compelling, that I have been looking for a way to learn from him or work with him ever since!

Fast forward 5 years, and Edoardo is now one of the most recognised names in wedding photography, and not just in Italy. With international prizes to his name, and clients ranging from the USA to Russia, Edoardo’s vision and passion for his craft has singled him out as one of the truly inspiring modern photographers, with a portfolio that is as rich and dynamic in travel images as it is in wedding images.

Edoardo has bought his love of story telling to his work within the frame. His reportage style allows him to create and personalise stunning wedding images, which are clealry a result of his passion, his vision and his creativity. But for me his real skill is in his travel work. With so many amazing travel photographers working today, Edoardo has found his own voice. Heightened by his non-digital background, nearly all of Edoardo’s work is done “in camera”.  He combines this technical brilliance with an incredible humility, a wonderful sense of humour and a personal drive that is relentless. His ability to retain the purity of his vision, to expand the technicality of his craft, yet constantly seeking ways to learn, to adapt and to connect is what makes him so successful.

That drive has  a purity and focus that ensures that the passion and vision never dim. By underpinning his core business with a whole heap of another initiatives, he ensurse that his brand, his digital footprint and his work will continue to grow. His studio (Studio Crea) now employs 5 other photographers; He is the co-founder and director of a publishing company specializing in travel guides and photographic books for the European market; The co-founder and director of “The Nikon School of Travel Photography”; A photographic mentor; a director and judge of several photographic competitions and now finally,  a blogger!

Whilst Edoardo’s first blog is in Italian, you can subscribe and read it in English by using something like Google Reader (there is a “translate this post’ under the options menu); or of course you can use Google Translate. His first blog carries a wonderful picture of him having his portrait taken by the legendary Steve McCurry – Edoardo’s mentor (shown above).

Better still, try and get on one of his amazing workshops. His vision, passion and humanity are infectious. It will be an experience that helps each of you take a significant step on your own photographic journey.