About Paolo Maschio

Self portrait of Paolo Maschio on a curved mirror

“The camera heals what the heart cannot“

I believe the most powerful stories aren’t staged—they are stumbled upon.

Street photography completely transformed how I navigate the world, turning a lens into a medium of deep self-expression and self-reflection. I think that, ultimately, every image I take reveals just as much about me as it does about the scene, inviting you to view the world not only through my eyes but also through my feelings, one frame at a time.

My fascination with street photography is deeply linked to an interest in psychology—understanding human connection, perception, and what truly drives us. Therefore, my approach relies entirely on proximity and presence. Working almost exclusively with wide focal lengths, I step directly into the atmosphere of a moment. From the shadow-drenched alleys of Osaka to the sun-bleached streets of Morocco, I focus on the raw human emotion and unscripted collisions that define urban life. I’m one of those photographers that is more interested in the ‘why’ of photography than in the ‘how’.

Originally trained with a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, my focus started shifting when I first picked up a camera, and today this craft takes me around the globe year-round. Over time, this practice has expanded beyond individual frames into community. Alongside exhibiting work across Europe and Asia, I lead regional chapters for international street photography collectives, host immersive workshops, and publish photo books dedicated to the subtle, everyday narratives we so often walk right past.

P.S.: I also make a mean Tiramisù.

Recent Recognition & Awards

  • Street Macadam Awards - Editors Pick (2026)

  • Rome Streets of the World — Honorable Mention (2026)

  • Urban Photo Awards (Travel Category) — Selected Artist (2026)

  • Rome Streets of the World — Honorable Mention (2025)

  • PISPA (Paris International Street Photo Awards) — Night Shot — 3rd Place (2025)

Selected Group Exhibitions

  • PISPA - Paris, France (2026)

  • Tokyo Streets — Tokyo, Japan (Multiple Editions)

  • Galerie Streulicht — Berlin, Germany (Multiple Editions)

  • Urban Photo Awards Exhibition — Trieste, Italy (Multiple Editions)

  • Streets of the World — Rome, Italy (Multiple Editions)

  • Tokyo Streets — Guadalajara, Mexico (2025)

  • Photo Artists Osaka — Osaka, Japan (2025)

  • Art Expo — Ljubljana, Slovenia (2025)

Education & Attended Workshops

I continuously refine my eye and technique by studying alongside some of the most respected figures in contemporary street photography.

  • Jesse Marlow Workshop (Melbourne, 2026)

  • Matt Stuart Workshop (Rome, 2026)

  • Francesco Faraci 1 on 1 Tutoring (Palermo, 2026)

  • Rammy Narula Editing and Sequencing (Online, 2026)

  • Gustavo Minas Workshop (Athens, 2026)

  • Matt Hall Workshop (Cambridge, 2025)

  • Forrest Walker Workshop (Tokyo, 2024)