italy Dec 2008

Italian photographer Alberto Setti began his career and developed his professional skills in Milan. After travelling all over the world in pursuit of his artistic work, he decided to devote himself entirely to fashion photography. He frequently travels from Italy to other countries, working on location wherever required.

Alberto has produced various publicity campaigns for famous fashion magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Velvet and Flair.

Sonia Marin is a freelance photographer who also works as an external lecturer in the Department of Photography at the European Institute of Design.

She has been working commercially since 1994, focussing especially on still life subjects as a Fine Art photographer. Sonia has organised travelling exhibitions from Copenhagen to Washington, Boston, Barcelona, Tokyo and Moscow (2008). She received special mention as 'Best Complete Project' in the Photographic Talent Competition held by FNAC Milan (2006), and was awarded 'Best Artistic Picture of the Year in the Commercial Field' at the Master Competition, Moscow (2006).

Sonia is able to capture the emotions and sensations of life through simple images of everyday objects and the human body, by "de-contextualising and re-inserting them into a new environment." Creating images for either commercial or personal work, her style and direction is guided by the need to tell stories with single images.

All of her images are rendered through Polaroid.

29 year-old Roberto Prosdocimo is more than just a photographer - he is "a creator of images."

Working for some of the top advertising agencies, signing up for campaigns and productions with Italian, European and worldwide exposure, Roberto's job develops in all portrait forms. His subjects range from elderly people to models, children, animals and cars.

He was awarded the 'New Talent in Italian Fashion Photography' prize by Look Book Moda Milano, which opened doors to collaboration with a selection of prestigious magazines, among them XL Repubblica.

He is represented in Italy and in New York by L&A Artist.

Milan-based professional freelance photographer Mariacristina specialises in fashion, still life, portraiture and advertising photography. Recent projects include:

• Domus Magazine 2008
• Inter Abbonamenti - Season Tickets 2006-07
• Verve International Review, 2007
• Lavazza Espression, 2008, 2007
• Décor Living Magazine, 2007
• Sportweek Magazine, 2007
• Geox Respira global campaign, S/S 09, F/W 08/09, S/S 08, F/W 07/08, S/S 07 and F/W 06/07.
  

Her clients and publications include: Lavazza, Geox Respira, Ferrero, Inter Abbonamenti, Max Mara, Elle Italia, Casa Vogue, Uomo Vogue, UOMO (ed. Futura), DDN Design International, GB Progetti (ed.Progetti), Verve Magazine, Io Donna (Rizzoli), Max (Rizzoli), Capital (Rizzoli), and Sportweek (Rizzoli).

Located in central Milan, StudioZOOM was designed by professionals and conceived to cater for every photographers' technical needs.

The studio provides the latest photographic equipment, technical assistance and professional image consultation. It has free parking and a loading dock, and offers various rental agreements (i.e. with or without equipment, assistance, etc.). Rental charges differ according to individual clients' needs.

StudioZOOM is fully equipped with both Nikon and Hasselblad kits, including Phase One P25 and Toyo cameras, as well as an i-Mac computer with a 24" Eizo monitor.

Lupetta 5 & BelowTheLine was founded in 1990 and is today one of Italy's most dynamic production services and location agencies.

Capable of filling any and all production requirements for commercials, feature films, photo shoots, music videos and documentaries, Lupetta 5 is universally recognised as the most prestigious location agency in Italy. With one of the richest photographic databases in Europe, the company's huge location catalogue enables clients to have at their disposal, and at very short notice, superb scenic locations and immediate control over availability.

Contact the agency to discuss any type of creative project.

Traditional Italian home cooking blends with a refreshing modern interior to create a unique dining experience. An early 20th century warehouse has been transformed into a cosy yet modern lounge, where guests can relax with an aperitif, after-dinner drink or Sunday brunch accompanied by live classical music.

The restaurant's interior was designed by architect Marco Fournier with British manor house-style touches like tartan-lined chaise lounge, hunting trophies, vintage sofas and international magazines completing a welcoming atmosphere. The space has been transformed by fashion houses, car, publishing and telephone companies to host social events, fashion shows, television spots and photo shoots.

Cuisine is based on "grandma's traditional recipes" - select Italian dishes well prepared with top quality seasonal ingredients and given a modern twist. Prices range from 35 euro to 50 euro and the restaurant is open every day from 7pm to 2am.

Events hosted at EDA include Gucci, Krizia and GQ parties, a Land Rover dinner soirée, a Camilla al Fayed jewellery launch, and TV spots for Campari and Jageirmester.