Paola De Gregorio is an Italian photographer renowned for her emotionally evocative and authentic portrayal of everyday life. Her journey into photography began at London’s Notting Hill Carnival, where the vibrant cultural atmosphere ignited a passion for candid street photography. What started as a spontaneous curiosity has since evolved into a full-time artistic pursuit, leading to her work being showcased in international publications and exhibitions across cities like Madrid, Athens, London, and Rome.
Influenced by Henri Cartier-Bresson and Vivian Maier, Paola embraces a purist, minimalist style rooted in simplicity and emotional truth. Avoiding digital manipulation, she prefers to let the moment speak for itself, capturing life as it unfolds through both digital and analogue formats.
Currently working in Indonesia, Paola continues to explore the intricate interplay between humanity and the natural world. Her work traverses candid portraiture, street photography, and social documentary, weaving themes of culture, identity, and emotion. With a keen eye for detail and a strong narrative voice, her photography invites viewers into raw, intimate moments, seeking to reconnect them with the essence of life and the world around them.
Her ongoing projects explore the social dimensions of identity and heritage, using photography as a bridge between past and present, nature and technology, solitude and community.
Artist Statement"My photographic practice is rooted in storytelling—capturing the raw essence of life, true emotions, and the soulful in-between moments that define us. I’m drawn to the unscripted and the overlooked, using my lens to explore culture, identity, and the evolving narratives that shape our world.
For me, photography is not just a craft—it’s a personal journey of reconnection and reflection.”