This year’s Italian adventure is all about the timeless elegance of black and white photography. Our trip kicked off in Bergamo, where medieval charm meets dramatic skies—perfect for monochrome magic. From there, we headed to the serene Lago d’Iseo.
A ferry ride took us from Sale Marasino to the picturesque island of Monte Isola, where we ditched the boat for a walk from Carzano to Peschiera Maraglio, capturing misty lake views and sleepy streets along the way. Back on the ferry, the mainland (Sulzano) greeted us with moody clouds and classic lakeside scenes.
Next, Milano had us swooning with its architectural grandeur. La Galleria was a dream in stark contrast—modern elegance frozen in time. And the Duomo? A masterpiece even without color, with its intricate spires piercing the sky.
Then we took things down south to Bari in the Apulia region. Bari’s labyrinth of narrow streets begged to be captured, each corner telling stories of everyday life in striking shadows. From there, we wandered to the trulli houses in Alberobello, the whitewashed perfection of Locorotondo, and the dramatic seaside cliffs of Polignano a Mare. Every scene felt like it was begging for black and white, each frame filled with texture and light.
Finally, the Eternal City—Rome—provided the grand finale. The Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II stood tall and proud, while the ancient arches of Portico d’Ottavia whispered secrets of the past.
All images were captured with a Nikon Z fc + Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm, and later transformed into these timeless black and white pieces. Because let’s face it, Italy never needs color to steal the show.