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Francesco
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Since April 2023
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🌍 Travel Photography for Amateurs
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From 160.74 C$ /h
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Learn how to tell your travel stories through images: natural light, dynamic composition, decisive moments, and storytelling. Also, learn how to prepare for your trips to bring home the best shots.
We will work on how to best organize, plan, and execute your next trip, with the aim of also developing a documentary and photographic storytelling perspective.

IN :
Learn how to tell the story of your travels through images: natural light, dynamic composition, the decisive moment, and visual storytelling. You'll also discover how to prepare your trips to bring home your best shots.
We'll work on how to organize, plan, and carry out your next journey effectively, with the goal of developing a documentary eye and a strong photographic narrative.
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Laptop recommended, we'll explore the best tools to organize your next trip.

Laptop recommended, as we will explore together the best tools to organize your next photo trip.
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  • Around Lausanne, Switzerland
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  • Solid | Graphic Design, Rue de Genève, Lausanne, Switzerland
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About Me
My name is Francesco. I am an Italo-Swiss photographer and educator in science and science communication at Webster University Geneva.
I hold a PhD in Physical Chemistry (EPFL Lausanne), and my research focused on the ultrafast dynamics of materials and light–matter interaction before I dedicated myself to documentary and artistic photography, in which I earned an MA in Photojournalism & Documentary Photography from the University of the Arts London.

Today, I teach science, communication, and photography to international students.
My teaching approach is built on curiosity, clarity, and practice — I believe that we learn best when we understand the deeper meaning of things, whether it’s a thermodynamic equation or a photographic composition.

I always adapt my lessons to each student’s level and goals — whether you’re a high-school pupil, a university student, an adult learner, or an aspiring photographer.
Education
BSc and MSc in Chemistry, University of Pavia, Italy
PhD in Physical Chemistry, EPFL
MA with distinction in Documentary Photography, University of the Arts London
Experience / Qualifications
I have over 10 years of experience teaching in both group and one-to-one settings, and more than 8 years of experience in university classrooms, working with students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
French
Italian
Spanish
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Objective: to understand the phenomena rather than mechanically applying formulas.
An approach based on concrete examples, guided exercises and clear logic.
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I help you build your professional workflow and personal visual style.
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