Carlo Marrazza

About

An Italian eye on
human stories.

Carlo Marrazza is a documentary and fine art photographer focusing on long-term projects across Asia and Africa — examining identity, resilience, and the deep relationship between people and the environments they inhabit.

Approach

He practises immersive, long-term documentation that prioritises authentic narratives over stereotypes — built on direct human connection, patience, and immersion.

Light — natural or artificial — and human relationships are the essential foundation of his photography. The work addresses cultural memory, transformation, and survival, standing at the intersection of documentary research and fine art practice.

Equipment

Medium format,
prime lenses.

Primary tools include the Fujifilm GFX 100, GFX 100 II, and GFX RF medium format systems with prime lenses — chosen for their exceptional rendering of skin tones, natural light, and the subtle textures that define human portraiture.

Recognition

Awards & Honours

2023

International Photography Award (IPA)

First Prize — People Category

2023

Lucie Award

Non-Professional Photographer Category

2017

Xposure International Photography Festival

Best in Show — Iceland Abstract

2023

Versilia Photo Fest

Photographer of the Year