Who is Paolo Maschio?

Growing up, I was always curious about the inner workings of things. To my parents' endless frustration, I would take apart just about everything to understand how and why it worked, before attempting to reassemble it (their annoyance stemming quite understandably from my failures at that final step). It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that my fascination with street photography is deeply linked to an ever-growing interest in psychology—understanding human connection, perception, and, above all else, what truly drives us.

Over time, as I had to learn to stop dismantling physical objects, my focus shifted toward the why rather than the how. I am far from a gear enthusiast or technical purist; my approach relies entirely on awareness 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 everyday life.

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

Originally trained with a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, my focus shifted permanently when I 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 The International Street Photography Collective, 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)

Attended Workshops

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

• Jesse Marlow Photography Workshop

• Matt Stuart Photography Workshop

• Francesco Faraci 1 on 1 Tutoring

• Rammy Narula Editing and Sequencing Workshop

• Gustavo Minas Photography Workshop

• Matt Hall Photography Workshop

• Forrest Walker Photography Workshop