ilPedulla

Ciao!

Even though I make myself known online as Il Pedulla, my real name is Manuel: an Italian-born, Bristol-based photographer in the making.

I fell in love with photography in a one-hour service lab, long before I even knew what the exposure triangle or rule of thirds were. Back then, I would only take holiday and candid photos on a vintage SX-70 camera. But when Polaroid Originals bought one of my pictures to promote a new line of instant film, I knew I was onto something.

Since then, I’ve embraced the resurgent beauty of 35mm and 120 film. My work draws inspiration from many genres between portraiture, street and documentary. Being deeply rooted in music and writing, storytelling always plays a crucial role in the shots I take. As an avid connoisseur of Japanese photography and aesthetics, I strive to incorporate its nuanced distortions and controlled chaos into my work, giving it a cinematic yet nostalgic approach that is found in the craft of many contemporary authors, from Alessio Albi to Cho Gi-Seok.

As mentioned before, I mostly work in the Bristol area, but obviously can drive or travel to a specific location depending on the project.
At this time I intend to prioritise in-studio projects; however, I will still evaluate outdoor shoots depending on availability. 
I have shot on film for a long time before I bought my first DSLR, and I always keep a few spare rolls in the fridge to this day: if you want to get those vintage tones, all you have to do is ask :)

I'll be honoured to work with both up-and-coming and established models, MUA's and brands on a variety of projects, so please don't be afraid to send me your ideas and requests so that we can discuss about it. 

Looking forward to working with you all and taking amazing pictures,

Manuel