About Matteo

I don't photograph what I see. I photograph what I feel—the light that transforms stone into narrative, the moment before a smile, the architecture that holds centuries of stories. As a documentary photographer born and raised in Rome, I've spent years learning to read this city's language: where morning light spills into hidden courtyards, which alleys hold the best shadows, how emotion moves through a frame.

My work is about authenticity. Whether I'm capturing your wedding day, building visual stories for your brand, teaching photographers to see differently, or guiding cultural experiences through Rome's layers—I'm always searching for truth.

Over the past several years, I've worked with hundreds of people through my photography and cultural experiences. Through Withlocals, I've led 850+ tours and photography sessions, earning 277 five-star reviews and Superhost status. This proves I know how to work with people, read light in real-time, and deliver experiences that matter.

I specialize in documentary-style photography: reportage that captures genuine emotion, architectural storytelling that uses Rome's layers as narrative backdrop, and natural light work that refuses artificial drama.

These numbers represent years of showing up, delivering, and earning trust. They mean I know how to work with different personalities, adapt to changing light, solve problems in real-time, and create experiences people remember. Photography isn't just technical skill—it's human connection, cultural understanding, and the ability to make people feel comfortable while I work.

When you work with me—whether for a wedding, brand project, workshop, or experience—you benefit from all of it. Not just technical skill, but the accumulated wisdom of someone who has learned to see deeply.

What I Offer:

Photography workshops — Small-group intensive education across Italy. Rome, Tuscany, Puglia. Maximum 3 participants. Technical mastery meets cultural immersion.

Weddings & Personal photography — Documentary-style coverage of your most important moments. Natural light, authentic emotion, no staged artifice.

Brand content creation — Visual storytelling for businesses. Authentic imagery that captures what you do and why it matters.

Cultural experiences — Private food tours and photography sessions in Rome. Where local expertise meets creative instruction.

Each service page has full details, dates, and pricing. Or just reach out—we'll talk about what you need.