I kickstarted my photography career in China, where I lived, studied, and worked for two decades (1997-2018). My works have been featured in multiple publications and exhibited internationally. My success with dark portraits led to me being named one of the Top 10 Hong Kong Talents. I also honed my skills as an architectural photographer, working for big-name Asian firms and European luxury brands.
From a young age, I have traversed the globe, visiting more than a hundred countries and immersing myself in diverse cultures and disciplines, garnering a wealth of experience along the way. Fluent in five languages, I hold a Master of Arts in Chinese, a Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology of Asian Countries, and a diploma as a Mindfulness Instructor. I am a pioneering Italian mentor in Heart Coherence, trained by the HeartMath Institute of Research in California.
In 2004, I embarked on a transformative journey, living for a year in an indigenous village nestled within the Sino-Burmese jungle. During this immersive experience, I conducted ethnographic research and delved into the principles of animism, embracing the idea of the environment as a living and interconnected organism where all elements are interdependent. This journey not only deepened my understanding of the role Nature plays in mental and physical health but also fueled my passion for the untamed beauty of mountains, the lush mysteries of jungles, and the quiet majesty of forests. It was during this time that landscape photography emerged as a profound expression of my connection to nature and its myriad wonders.
What you might not know about me is that my life has been a continuous journey of self-discovery. From studying seven years of Taoist Arts and Practices with a Grandmaster in Beijing to immersing myself in Mahayana Buddhism at the Rongbuk Monastery at Mount Everest, I have pursued various paths that have shaped my understanding of awareness. My studies of Buddhist philosophy eventually sparked an interest in Vipassana meditation and later, Mindfulness.
My career is a testament to my unwavering pursuit of investigating consciousness and the mind through photography, research, and behavioral training. These diverse yet interconnected pursuits reflect my profound dedication to comprehending the complexities of the human experience.
Today I live on the hills of Lake Como. And while I’ll never truly leave photography behind, I now focus my energy to craft tailor-made programs. In addition to my private practice I collaborate as a behavioral trainer with InsideOut, a leading Italian training company, I facilitate workshops on Mindful Parenting at the ISC, pursue further education in Neuroscience, and daily practice meditation, all while raising my young son.