"Roma." - Digital Photobook
With quarantine making the outside world out-of-bounds, I and many other photographers have turned to our archives in order to create new content.
In 2017 I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Rome, and while searching through my old RAW files for anything I could make a project out of, I discovered hundreds of photos that I haven’t seen in years. Unfortunately, Italy is one of the worst affected nations in the Covid-19 pandemic, and I decided it was fitting to dedicate my new project to a country I once called my home-away-from-home.
“Roma.” is a depiction of what I consider the true beauty of the Eternal City. The photos don’t depict world wonders, ornate churches, or sun-kissed gardens, but rather the Rome that I came to see once I moved past the tourist-traps and Instagram landmarks: graffiti, cigarettes, and people loitering in the streets from dusk till dawn. This grittier side of Rome is what I think of when I reminisce, and is in my opinion the true character of the city.
In terms of format, the inspiration for this book drew heavily from 35mm photography, although all of the photos were shot on my DSLR. Although I have traditionally always shot in color, I decided to use black and white for this project, partly to emphasize the roughness of the images and to add a timeless feel, partly because almost all the photos are woefully underexposed or incorrectly focused.
I hope that these photos give you a taste of my experience living in Rome. I have posted the e-book for free below, but if you are interested in supporting me and purchasing a print copy, please don’t hesitate to send me a message using the connect tab or emailing me!
Enjoy!