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Between
The Layers
Welcome to "Between the Layers", a blog where I explore photography as a way to capture more than just what’s in front of me.
Through layered images, inventive compositions and visual stories, I share what fascinates and inspires me, invites all of you to look at the world in a different perspective.


Himalayan layers: creative photography in Nepal
Like most of my trips, the one in Nepal wasn’t meant to be a photography-focused one but still: I ended up experimenting anyway of course, hoping to bring back something that actually feels worth keeping.Nepal, though, changes the equation almost immediately, not because of the landscapes, which I will get to later, but because of the people.
6 days ago4 min read


Australia: new cities and familiar obsessions
In summer 2024 it was the first time I visited Australia (…well, of course just a tiny part of it…). It happened for a combination of circumstances that I am not going to explain here, but let’s just say it was not one of those trips planned months in advance with a clear purpose. It was more of a decision that took shape quickly, with just enough time to organize something reasonable.
Jun 14 min read


Capturing Bali beyond postcards and influencers
I’ve never lived in Bali, but I’ve been more than once and also for relatively long periods, so sometimes I feel I can almost call it my 3rd home (second is Hong Kong...).
The first time I went there was in 2017 and I was traveling with a couple of friends, so the plan was simple, sightseeing, relax, have fun, basically all the things people usually do on a first trip like that.
It was great, of course, but at the time there was not much time for my photo experiments, apart f
May 185 min read


Neon and noise: Creative impressions from Japan (Part 2)
A few months after my long weekend in Osaka, I found myself once again on a plane to Japan, but this time the destination was Tokyo, which I visited my first time in 2017.
Tokyo has been described countless times already and by much more competent people than me, so I’m not going to spend too many words to say what kind of city it is, its lights, shops, people making its streets so crowded, etc.
May 45 min read


Neon and noise: Creative impressions from Japan (Part 1)
When I travel, I always try to push my photography a little beyond the classic tourist snapshots. This makes a good excuse to talk about Japan, a place that in some ways shares the same energy of Hong Kong, even though with different personality.
Apr 204 min read


Capturing the vibe of a street market with multiple exposure
There’s an area on Hong Kong Island called North Point. Most people know it because of the so called “Monster Building” (infamous for some, iconic and instagrammable for people not living there). It’s a cluster of old residential blocks stacked so tightly together that they look like a single enormous structure.
Feb 235 min read


Reading a building turning architecture into visual stories
I always liked the idea that buildings can be read. Not in a literal way of course, but if you slow down and really look at it, architecture starts telling you stories. You just need to learn how to listen, or better how to see.
Feb 94 min read


Crafting a storytelling through multiple exposure
Darkside dreams #1 (I know: the image above is not a multiple exposure, but read the article and you'll understand why I put it there ;) This time I want to explore how multiple exposure can become a way of telling stories. When one image settles over another, the frame turns into a small stage where different moments speak together. Creating a narrative often begins with a feeling: it might be calmness, sometimes chaos, noise, or a sense of mystery. Sometimes a theme guides
Jan 124 min read


Inspiring locations for creative photography: My top 5 spots in Hong Kong.
Over the years, a few of places in Hong Kong have become my constant sources of inspiration, places where I lost track of time, experiment without limits, or simply watch the city vibrating.
I realized I return to them more often than others, probably because they gave life to some of my favorite shots.
So here it is: my list of 5 favorite spots for shooting in Hong Kong
Nov 3, 20255 min read
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