Matteo Franchi

  • Unpublished #25

    Unpublished #25

    Hey everyone! Happy Tuesday and welcome back to a new Unpublished post. Thanks again for being here and welcome to all the new folks who joined us recently. Today I’m taking you back to a set realized in 2020. That was the beginning of the pandemic and I managed to plan this set when the first wave…

  • A Quiet “SubstackVersary” and Some Loud Thoughts

    A Quiet “SubstackVersary” and Some Loud Thoughts

    Hey folks! Thanks for being here, thanks for your support and your love. There’s a desperate need for love nowadays in this crazy world… A few weeks ago I celebrated (silently) my second year on Substack (which, for those reading this post in their email or on my blog, is the platform that hosts my…

  • Inside the Photo #25

    Inside the Photo #25

    Talking with Shaun Stubley Happy Tuesday, my dear friend! We are entering the part of the year I love the most, when days are long and sunny and warm. This is an injection of positive vibes. Before jumping into today’s Inside the Photo I want to thank you all for being here and reading my articles. I…

  • Unpublished #24

    Unpublished #24

    Happy Tuesday from my small country town and welcome to another episode from the Unpublished series. It’s been a while since I made this set with Vincenzo and we haven’t managed to plan a second one so far.However, looking back at all the images we created that day, I can fairly say we did a great job. He is…

  • Goodbye, furry friend!

    Goodbye, furry friend!

    It happened in just a few days. It was the Easter morning when the clinic where she was fighting the post-surgery called us saying she was gone. She spent 15 years with us, her entire life. She changed 3 houses with us, saw the birth of our kid, and played with her furry sister who…

  • Inside the Photo #24

    Inside the Photo #24

    Talking with Carrie Lee Hey hey! Welcome to my publication and welcome to another appointment with Inside the Photo. I am grateful for all the dedication you put in following me and for your support.  Now, hold on tight because today’s story is particularly moving and my guest is amazing in going beyond the (stunning) image…

  • Stop. Breathe. Enjoy

    Stop. Breathe. Enjoy

    Hey folks! Sometimes I can’t believe how fast time goes. It was yesterday that we were celebrating the New Year, and we are now already closing this April. The pace of the world we live in is often overwhelming. I find myself juggling between work, family, joys, and troubles, and it happens to me that…

  • Unpublished #23

    Unpublished #23

    Hey hey! Welcome to another appointment with my Unpublished series. Thanks for being here and supporting this blog. It’s awesome to see so many of you spending your precious time reading my posts and watching my images. Now, Matteo is an actor. And a model. I have shared already some other Unpublished images from another set with him (and, a little…

  • Me, Imperfectly

    Me, Imperfectly

    I’m a photographer. I haven’t always been a photographer, you know. I approached this art just a decade ago and never as a professional photographer. I’ve always loved photographing people, which is the reason I mainly take portraits. In these years, I’ve been lucky to meet tens of models and to work with amazing make-up…

  • Inside the Photo #23

    Inside the Photo #23

    Talking with Julia Vaughan Happy Tuesday my dear friend! Another month has started and it’s time for another brand new Inside the Photo. My guest today is Julia, amazing landscape and astro photographer.I met Julia during the beautiful times of Pictas, when the community was vibrant and dynamic. Her images always take me to wonderful…

  • Unpublished #22

    Unpublished #22

    Hey my friend! A huge thank you for being here. And also a warm welcome to all the new folks who recently joined this newsletter. Digging my archive to find some beautiful images to show you in this new appointment with Unpublished, I found these portraits of my friend Giovanna. I remember this was her first shoot…

  • The Enduring Value of Long-Form Blog Posts in the Age of AI

    The Enduring Value of Long-Form Blog Posts in the Age of AI

    In today’s digital landscape, where attention spans are shrinking and AI summarization tools are becoming increasingly sophisticated (except Apple’s one 😜), I started to wonder about the relevance of long-form blog posts.  Summarization tools have revolutionized the way we consume information, making the process of getting key insights easier and quicker than ever. These tools…