Across this series, I photograph actors and models adorned in the elegance of the 1930s, set against historically resonant backdrops. Each portrait becomes a temporal bridge — an echo of what might have been seen through the Chronovisoritself. Drawing influence from Frank Herbert, Caravaggio, David Lynch, Gustave Doré, and Ribera, I merge surrealism, chiaroscuro, and historical drama to craft scenes that feel both ancient and immediate, suspended between dream and memory.
It’s not unusual for photographers to draw inspiration from other forms of art. In my own work, the influence of Renaissance Italy is unmistakable. Inspired by Old Masters such as Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Titian, and Ribera, I’ve long sought to recreate the light, atmosphere, and tonal depth found in classical painting. This approach is especially evident in my latest project, Selah.
Britannia is an ambitious, ongoing portrait series celebrating the unique heritage, identity, and diversity of modern Britain. The project seeks to honour the individuals who shape the nation—capturing the faces, stories, and spirit of those whose contributions define contemporary British life.
Between 2014 and 2020, I had the immense privilege of photographing some of Los Angeles’ finest actors—artists whose work shaped my childhood in the 1980s and 90s, and whose performances continue to resonate across generations. Many of these remarkable individuals have since left us, which makes these sittings all the more meaningful.
Following the success of Soldiery (British Army Portraits), I sought to create a project equally powerful, human, and historically resonant. This pursuit led me to Soldati della Repubblica, a comprehensive portrait series documenting the modern Italian Army in the early 21st century.
Dopo il successo del progetto Soldiery (British Army Portraits), desideravo realizzare un’opera altrettanto intensa, umana e ricca di risonanza storica. Questa ricerca mi ha condotto a Soldati della Repubblica, una serie di ritratti che documenta l’Esercito Italiano all’inizio del XXI secolo.
Between 2016 and 2019, I dedicated over three years to this project, travelling the length and breadth of the United Kingdom — from Fort George in Inverness to the Yorkshire Dales, and then south to London, Andover, and Aldershot. Working closely with the Army, I conducted hundreds of sittings with its leaders, individuals, and regiments, capturing the essence of service through the faces of those who embody it.
Early in my career, like many photographers, I balanced a broad commercial workload — shooting everything from industrial products to aspiring actors — while yearning to focus on portraiture that was deeply human, expressive, and timeless. By my early thirties, I felt the urgency to define my artistic voice and create work that reflected who I truly was as a photographer. I knew that to attract the attention of editors, curators, and agents, I needed to produce a body of work entirely on my own terms — one that would both challenge and inspire.
