Ebina Suburbs_Ebina City_Japan 2022 (2022) Photography by Stefano Germi

Hello, I'm Stefano Germi, and I am a photographer. I was born in Prato in 1969, and my passion for photography has been with me since I was 9 years old, thanks to my father who placed his Olympus Om-1 camera in my hands. From that moment, I began to explore the world of photography and experiment with different techniques. I started my photographic journey with my father, who taught me the basics, being an excellent photographer himself. Later, I continued to learn on my own until I began attending courses at TPW (Toscana Photographic Workshop).
During various workshops, I had the opportunity to study with some great names in photography like Willie Osterman for Zone System, James Megargee for basic and advanced darkroom techniques, and Andrea Modica for nude photography. These experiences enriched my knowledge and enhanced my photographic vision.
Following the workshop with Andrea Modica, I decided to focus on large format photography, especially 8x10" and later even 8x20" for contact printing. This path led me to teach photography, especially printing, in various photo clubs.
After visiting exhibitions by Edward Weston and Paul Strand, I made the decision to fully dedicate myself to large format photography and contact printing. This new direction led me to meet Michael A. Smith and Paula Chamlee, two great masters in contact printing, during their "Vision and Technique" workshop. They were impressed by my work on murals and proposed publishing a book with their publishing house.
Projects:
I have just completed my Murals project and am excited to begin the pre-publication phase of my new book. In the meantime, I have already published a small book titled "Instagram Series," which showcases a series of photos taken exclusively with my cellphone. I am very pleased with the result and am already working on a second volume.
I am always looking for new challenges and ways to express my creativity. Recently, I have delved into digital photography, focusing on using color to create vibrant and evocative images. At the same time, I continue to deepen my passion for black and white and large format photography, although I must admit that I will no longer be able to offer my contact printing and inspection development workshops after many years of teaching.
I am constantly in search of new projects and challenges that allow me to explore the various facets of photography and creativity in general. I hope to continue sharing my passion with you through my books and future projects.

• Nationality: ITALY
• Date of birth : 1969
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary Italian Artists