VALENTINA CUGUSI

Where are you from? Where do you live?

I’m from Modena and I’m currently living in Paris, France. 

How old are you?

25!

How do you pay your bills? Are you working as a professional photographer?

I wish I could! Right now I’m in the middle of many decisions to take: continue my academic studies or try a career as a photojournalist.

What cameras do you use?

For the moment I’m using a Canon EOS 450D, waiting to upgrade to a Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Any photographer or artist inspiring you?

Too many: Josef Koudelka, Alex Webb, Robert Frank, Walter Rosenblum, James Nachtwey and many others!

What/who do you enjoy to shoot the most?

I love to tell stories through my photos and even If I’m still searching for a specific language to use, I love to shoot portraits and everyday life situations.

Do you believe in god?

No, I’m an atheist but I have faith in mankind.

What do you drink on a night out?

Red wine and sometimes cocktails!

Do you like dancing?

Yes, a lot.

What’s your favourite first name?

Charlotte. 

Are you a fashion addicted?

I don’t follow too much fashion but I like to create my own personal style combining different trends. 

What’s your favourite tv series?

I follow different tv series and one of my favorite is Game of Thrones. 

Recommend us a book.

Siddharta by Herman Hesse.

What’s the country of your dreams?

The continent of my dreams is Africa and I would like to continue discovering it in the next years, traveling through different countries especially those from the Eastern side.

Have you ever been to Iceland?

Not yet, but I’m sure I will do it someday! 

What song would you choose for a slideshow of your work?

It depends on the work but “While you were sleeping” by Elvis Perkins is really a good one.

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