Discover “Mareterno” by Valeria Tofanelli and Lorenzo Catena at the Daylight School. Much more than just a photography school in Rome: a cultural hub in the Pigneto neighborhood.
Technique alone isn't enough to capture the street. Among Rome's photography schools, Daylight School offers a raw, unfiltered documentary approach: a genuine visual exploration that transforms the city into the only true training ground for developing your artistic vision.
The article recounts the success of the latest “Aperitivo Fotografico” event organized by our photography school in Rome. The event, held in a casual atmosphere at the tables of a wine bar on Via Macerata, brought together students, curious onlookers, and enthusiasts to network and discuss visual culture.
During the event, the community discussed the works of great international masters such as William Klein, Alec Soth, and Nan Goldin, while also devoting time to contemporary Italian publishing with an analysis of the book *Mareterno* by Valeria Tofanelli and Lorenzo Catena. The article concludes by inviting readers to future events, reaffirming Daylight School’s commitment to creating a true creative ecosystem based on sharing.
Valeria Tofanelli, a documentary photographer with the international collective Burn My Eye, teaches street photography and storytelling courses at the Daylight School. Through hands-on sessions and meticulous editing, students learn to work with colors, shadows, and urban geometries to create compelling visual narratives. Discover the educational approach of one of the most dynamic photography schools in Rome.
A documentary photographer and co-founder of Daylight School, our photography school in Rome. Perry Hall teaches street photography in its rawest form: spontaneous shots, direct flash, and no filters. From the streets to international publications, discover his approach in our workshops in Pigneto.
Learning the language of visual art doesn’t stop in the classroom. Our photography happy hours take theory outdoors, combining the analysis of masterpieces with opportunities for informal discussion. An immersive experience blending networking and visual culture, designed to enrich the educational journey of students at our photography school in Rome.
The 50mm is a true classic, but if you want your urban reportage to pulsate with the raw, in-your-face energy of a Rolling Stones song, the 35mm is the ultimate lens. Discover why a wide-angle lens forces you to “step into” the action and how the great masters use it to capture the street. An unfiltered technical guide by Daylight School, a photography school in Rome.
Street photography isn't just about technique; it's a discipline of the gaze. Notes, reflections, and images from the latest workshop to understand how the Daylight School transforms the complexity of the capital into a true open-air classroom.
Looking for a photography school in Rome? Check out Daylight School’s courses: street photography, photojournalism, and visual culture that goes beyond the clichés.
A celebration of slowness, the value of human connections, and the tangible charm of analog photography. Check out the interview with photographer Simone Morelli published in Artribune and recommended by Daylight, a photography school in Rome, for those looking to breathe new life into their street photography.