{"id":50995,"date":"2024-09-23T02:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T02:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/?p=50995"},"modified":"2025-07-16T17:41:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:41:59","slug":"photographers-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/spotlights\/photographers-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Photography Artists You Need to Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Francis Augusto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"807\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51025 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/francisaugusto_songsofloveandloss_06_you_make_my_world_so_much_bigger__jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/francisaugusto_songsofloveandloss_06_you_make_my_world_so_much_bigger__jpg.webp 962w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/francisaugusto_songsofloveandloss_06_you_make_my_world_so_much_bigger__jpg-768x644.webp 768w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2018You make my world so much bigger&#8217; by Francis Augusto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Francis Augusto is an Angolan-born artist, explores the human experience through a social documentary lens. His work delves into self, mundanity, and interaction. He is also a winner of the British Journal of Photography&#8217;s Portrait of Britain award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018You make my world so much bigger&#8217; is part of his series &#8216;Songs of Love and Loss&#8217;, which explores universal experiences transcending cultural, religious, and sexual boundaries that are often overlooked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more of Francis&#8217; work on his&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.francisaugusto.co.uk\/\" title=\"\">website<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/franxisaugusto\/\" title=\"\">Instagram.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Raquel Yero<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1858\" height=\"2560\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51026 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/yero_rakel_sad_birthday_jpg-5-scaled.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/yero_rakel_sad_birthday_jpg-5-scaled.webp 1858w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/yero_rakel_sad_birthday_jpg-5-768x1058.webp 768w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/yero_rakel_sad_birthday_jpg-5-1115x1536.webp 1115w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/yero_rakel_sad_birthday_jpg-5-1486x2048.webp 1486w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2018I Am A Clown, But I Wear A Frown&#8217; by Raquel Yero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Raquel Yero is a Cypriot\/Canadian self taught digital artist and photographer. Her pieces have a sense of mystery and whimsy about them, as each photography depicts a different character. The audience is left to ponder who the person in the image is, with the ability to create a whole backstory for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more of Raquel&#8217;s work on her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/6pills\/\" title=\"\">Instagram.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Shazia Naqib<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"641\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51027 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/8a7a0049_4_jpg-1.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/8a7a0049_4_jpg-1.webp 962w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/8a7a0049_4_jpg-1-768x512.webp 768w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2018Robin Sitting On A Tree&#8217; by Shaznia Naqib<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shazia Naqib is a Digital Artist, Painter &amp; Photographer based in Bowdon. After working as a medical doctor, Shazia decided to pursue some of her other passions, including nature. Her nature photography, such as this one, allow her to share her experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more of Shaznia&#8217;s work on her&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shaziart.com\/gallery\/\" title=\"\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Joan LoBianco<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1583\" height=\"2100\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51028 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1583px) 100vw, 1583px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/lady_sings_the_blues_jpg_jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/lady_sings_the_blues_jpg_jpg.webp 1583w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/lady_sings_the_blues_jpg_jpg-768x1019.webp 768w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/lady_sings_the_blues_jpg_jpg-1158x1536.webp 1158w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/lady_sings_the_blues_jpg_jpg-1544x2048.webp 1544w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2018Lady Sings The Blues&#8217; by Joan LoBianco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Joan LoBianco is a recently retired teacher who now spends most of her spare time out exploring the natural world with her camera. Her photographs are often taken during hikes in nature. The works are simple yet striking, capturing the beauty of the animal world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more of Joan&#8217;s work on her&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/joanlobo.viewbug.com\/\" title=\"\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Kasra Karimi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"710\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51029 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/unnamed-4.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/unnamed-4.webp 962w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/unnamed-4-768x567.webp 768w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2018The Heart and Soul Nebulae&#8217; by Kasra Karimi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kasra Karimi is a British-Iranian multi award-winning filmmaker, painter, fine art and astronomy photographer based in London, UK. He is also the the founder of stranger than paradise productions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kasra&#8217;s photography works are often made up of deep space photographs, such as this one. With just a telescope, camera and tracker, he is able to photograph and portray some of the most iconic deep space targets that are hundreds, thousands, and even millions of light years away from us. These are things that we would normally not be able to witness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more of Kasra&#8217;s work on his\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kasrakarimi.co.uk\/\" title=\"\">website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/kasrak_film\/\" title=\"\">Instagram.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Dola Posh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1668\" height=\"2499\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51010 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1668px) 100vw, 1668px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dolaposh-care.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dolaposh-care.webp 1668w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dolaposh-care-768x1151.webp 768w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dolaposh-care-1025x1536.webp 1025w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dolaposh-care-1367x2048.webp 1367w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2018Care\u2019 by Dola Posh, commissioned by Artichoke Trust and The Gallery Org.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UK-based artist and storyteller Dola Posh explores themes of motherhood, self-identity, and mental health through photography. Her personal journey, particularly her experience with postpartum depression, deeply influences her work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dola\u2019s powerful series &#8216;Omo mi&#8217;&nbsp;touches on the complexities of motherhood, with the photograph&nbsp;\u2019Care\u2019&nbsp;standing out as a symbol of nurturing and self-discovery. Using intimate visual narratives, Dola connects with mothers and women, offering calm and solace through her storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more of Dola on her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolaposh.com\/\">website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/dolaposh\/\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Anna Huix<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51009 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/Contortion-IV_Dancers_AnnaHuix-960x960-1.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/Contortion-IV_Dancers_AnnaHuix-960x960-1.webp 960w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/Contortion-IV_Dancers_AnnaHuix-960x960-1-768x768.webp 768w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2018Contortion IV\u2019&nbsp;from&nbsp;Dancers,&nbsp;by Anna Huix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona-based photographer Anna Huix specialises in portraiture and works across editorial, documentary, and advertising photography. Her vivid compositions are inspired by her love of people and colour. Through dynamic figures that twist, bend, and stretch, Huix transforms the human body into unexpected shapes and abstract forms, using bold, clashing colours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her \u2018Dancers\u2019 series, Huix invites viewers to question how we perceive and interpret the human form, challenging conventional depictions of the body through cropped, gravity-defying compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more from Anna on her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.annahuix.com\/\">website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/annahuix\/\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Francisco Negroni<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1986\" height=\"1117\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51007 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1986px) 100vw, 1986px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/1-A-Perfect-Cloud-Francisco-Negroni.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/1-A-Perfect-Cloud-Francisco-Negroni.webp 1986w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/1-A-Perfect-Cloud-Francisco-Negroni-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/1-A-Perfect-Cloud-Francisco-Negroni-1536x864.webp 1536w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u2018A Perfect Cloud\u2019<\/em>&nbsp;\u00a9 by Francisco Negroni, Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chilean photographer Francisco Negroni is celebrated for capturing the raw power of natural phenomena, especially volcanic eruptions. His work showcases the beauty and intensity of nature in its most extreme forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known for braving hazardous environments, Negroni\u2019s breathtaking images often combine the violent and the serene, as seen in&nbsp;<em>A Perfect Cloud<\/em>. This photograph captures lenticular clouds circling the summit of the active Volcan Villarrica, illuminated by the glow of molten lava beneath, offering a stunning contrast of heat and cold in one frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more from Francisco on his\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.francisconegroni.com\/\">website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/francisconegroni_art\/\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Suzie Silk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51011 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dsc_0649.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dsc_0649.png 3000w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dsc_0649-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dsc_0649-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/dsc_0649-2048x1365.png 2048w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8216;Shadows 01\u2019 by Suzie Silk. Winner of the Women in Art Prize Tim May Memorial award 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>London-based artist Suzie Silk delves into themes of identity and sexuality through conceptual photography. Often using her own body as a medium, Silk\u2019s work is both performative and satirical, drawing from her personal experiences as well as cultural and societal observations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suzie&#8217;s award-winning body of work&nbsp;<em>Shadows<\/em>&nbsp;was inspired by Carl Jung&#8217;s theory of the &#8216;shadow self,&#8217; exploring hidden and repressed aspects of human nature. Through haunting imagery, Silk encourages viewers to confront their inner selves and embrace their vulnerabilities as a path to growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more from Suzie on her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.suziesilk.co.uk\/\">website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/suziesilk1\/\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.403rem, 1.403rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.121), 2.3rem);\"><strong>Gabriele Cecconi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51012 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/GabrieleCecconi-ELEGIALODIGIANA.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/GabrieleCecconi-ELEGIALODIGIANA.webp 2500w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/GabrieleCecconi-ELEGIALODIGIANA-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/GabrieleCecconi-ELEGIALODIGIANA-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/zealous.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/GabrieleCecconi-ELEGIALODIGIANA-2048x1536.webp 2048w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2018Prayer to the Earth\u2019 by Gabriele Cecconi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Italian documentary photographer Gabriele Cecconi focuses on cultural, political, and environmental issues. His approach to photography is rooted in the relationship between culture, power, and representation, with a strong interest in visual arts&#8217; spiritual and educational roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;<em>Prayer to the Earth<\/em>, Cecconi documents the severe droughts affecting northern Italy, particularly the Po River. The image captures a worker installing a drip irrigation system, a poignant symbol of a future where water scarcity dominates agricultural landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more of Gabriele on his\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gabrielececconi.org\/\">website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/gabriele.cecconi\/\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Want us to write more content like this? 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