Capturing Life Unfiltered: Street Photography with Andrea Finocchi

BY Sylvester June 16, 2025

Andrea Finocchi | London Photography Awards

Andrea Finocchi

Andrea Finocchi, a Rome-born photographer with a background in surgical instrumentation, transitioned from wedding photography to street photography after the pandemic reignited his artistic focus. His keen eye for candid moments earned him various recognitions and awards internationally.

I dedicate myself entirely to street photography and reportage. I come from a past as a wedding photographer, later I studied in Rome at Officine Fotografiche. My photography takes inspiration from the great masters such as William Klein, Garry Winogrand and Joel Meyerowitz.

My shot is not studied, but improvised, as wherever I go I always carry my camera with me like any good photographer.

I listen a lot to my instincts and what makes me feel safe at that moment. Looking at the categories, I thought this shot could be suitable for the Abstract session.

Like many people, it all started as a game, since the family needed a camera. Since then, I have never stopped taking pictures; all this dates back to about 15 years ago.

I love street photography, reportage and portraits. But above all, I love spontaneous photography, the one that really tells something and that is born without specific plans.

I use a Fujifilm APS-C with fixed lenses, and in most cases, on the street, I shoot in hyperfocal, except when I have to tell stories, and maybe I have more time to set the camera to look for particular effects.

For me, photography is subjective; everyone has a different approach and feeling to each image. I honestly don't want to make others feel something, but I try to feel something when I shoot. However, I can say that if the observer has emotions when they look at my photographs, I don't mind at all.

I don't think I had any difficulty; the scene was right in front of me, and I just had to take the shot.

I like street photography and reportage, because I can then talk to people, especially by learning about their story, giving meaning to my shots and my desire to photograph.

Credo Garry Winogrand.

I think the only advice before sending photos is to study and take photos endlessly.

Don't be afraid when you come home without a photo, because photography is like fishing.

In a single shot, there is no editing flow; in reportage, the meaning is more important sometimes than the magnificent photo in itself.

I don't want to think about it, because I already use a digital camera and I think that sooner or later I will take a step back and use film like the great masters.

I would love to go for a portrait session in India.