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Mario Giacomelli Biography

Photographer

Mario Giacomelli was an Italian photographer born on August 1, 1925, and passed away on November 25, 2000. His photography is renowned for its unique perspective and masterful use of light and shadow.

People Knows Needs Together Mines Losing Cameras Distance Tape Always Losing

Author:Mario Giacomelli

“I try to photograph thoughts.”

Trying Photograph

Author:Mario Giacomelli

“There are situations that refuse to be photographed. But at other times nothing will stop me, because I know my pictures will not shout against anyone - only against time.”

Knows Situation Refuse

Author:Mario Giacomelli

“Of course [photography] cannot create, nor express all we want to express. But it can be a witness of our passage on earth, like a notebook.”

Want Earth Courses Photography Witness Passages Notebook

Author:Mario Giacomelli

“Nature is a mirror in which I am reflected, because by rescuing this land from sad devastation [through recreating it in photographs], I am in fact trying to save myself from my own inner sadness.”

Trying Facts My Own Sadness Land Mirrors Photograph Devastation

Author:Mario Giacomelli

“To be sure the landscape can't run away, and yet I always fear that it may. [Sometimes] I must set up my tripod, so I worry that the landscape may disappear the next second and I don't stop keeping an eye on it while I get prepared. Then, when pressing the shutter, I hold my breath. These moments are the greatest joys in my life, as if I were undressing the most beautiful woman in the world - that is, if she will allow herself be undressed. If the photo is a success, it means that she was willing. If not, it has been a lovely dream.”

“[My mother] died a few months ago, and when she was dead I kissed her lips. For me it was a beautiful moment. From then on I started living with her, asking her from time to time if she was alright, if she was pleased with me. But these things are far greater than photography, and I probably shouldn't be speaking about them.”

Ifs Moments Beautiful Mother Greater Months Photography Died Asking Lips Alright Mother Died Beautiful Moments

Author:Mario Giacomelli

“Photography is not difficult - as long as you have something to say.”

Long Difficult Photography

Author:Mario Giacomelli

About the Author

Born: August 1, 1925
Died: November 25, 2000
Known for: Photographer
Quotes: 8

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