The Story
My journey has been anything but ordinary.
It's Never Too Late To Create
About me
Born and raised in Livorno, Italy (1984), Guido De Maria originally studied Business at the University of Pisa before pursuing photography professionally.
From an early age he developed a strong attention to detail, which naturally led him to photography. While working as an international shipping agent, he spent his free time photographing live music performances—an experience that shaped his visual approach and connection with performance.
In 2014 he left his corporate career to fully dedicate himself to photography and enrolled at the APAB International School of Photography in Florence. During this period he refined his technique and gained his first professional experience assisting at major cultural events including Estate Fiesolana, Bargello Festival and Musica dei Popoli.
He also completed an internship at the Lucca Film Festival, where he had the opportunity to photograph internationally renowned figures such as David Lynch, Willem Dafoe and Oliver Stone.
Today Guido De Maria is a London-based photographer working across Schools, theatres, properties, portraiture and still life for advertising, exploring themes of performance, identity and memory through both commissioned and independent projects.