Gianmarco Caroti - Documentary Photographer

Gianmarco Caroti is a Florence — based photographer working across documentary and commercial photography.

His documentary practice unfolds along two distinct research paths: the impact of human intervention on the environment and the anthropological investigation of communities.

In the environmental strand, he documents transformations of landscapes and ecosystems caused by human activity, examining ecological consequences and new territorial configurations. In the anthropological strand, he explores the social and cultural dynamics that characterize contemporary communities, with particular attention to contexts of change and marginality.

A graduate of the International School of Photography in Florence, his methodology privileges deep engagement over surface documentation. His work has gained few exhibitions and publications.

In his commercial work, he collaborates with brands and cultural institutions, creating visual narratives that blend storytelling with aesthetic vision. His approach brings documentary sensibility to commercial projects, focusing on authenticity and meaningful representation.

He regularly collaborates on projects, developing work that functions as critical testimony and invites reflection on environmental and anthropological questions.

Awards & Publications

Awards

  • Riaperture Fotofestival, Ferrara - "Quartiere 5", Second Prize (2021)
  • APA Photography Awards - "Quartiere 5", Honorable Mention (2021)

Publications

  • Clickmagazine - "Quartiere 5" (2021)
  • Ful Magazine Firenze - "Quartiere 5" (2021)
  • La Repubblica Firenze - "Quartiere 5" (2021)

Exhibitions

  • Roma Fotografia - "Quarantine Nights", Life in the time of coronavirus (2020)
  • Brick Lane Gallery, London - "Photography Now" (Portrait Series) (2017)