About
Starting out as a musician before changing focus, Simone Lezzi has been working as a professional photographer since he was young, and has photographed national and international artists since then. He currently works internationally between Milan and London where his studio has been located since 2013.
He collaborates with leading publications and brands, such as GQ, Prada and Givenchy. In his personal research his photographs create a dialogue that links their subjects to contemporary art, recently exhibiting "The Faces of the Port" in collaboration with JR Artist's InsideOut Project, and Italo/French Festival Zone Portuaries.
Awarded in 2012 the "European Work Award by the Department of Culture" and the City of Genoa, by the Major Marco Doria. He is a member of the British Association of Photographers, Editorial Photographers UK & Ireland Organisation, and a Founding Member of "La Settimanale di Fotografia” who shares culture of photography in Italy. He lectures occasionally at UAL.
based in London, Paris and Milan.
Photographer and The Heath Studio Founder
Member of the Association of Photographers and Editorial Photographers UK and Ireland Organisation
Awards
EU International Recognition of Work by the Department of Culture, the Municipality of Genova; City Mayor Marco Doria & Culture Councillor Carla Sibilla
(sector creative industry: photography. October 2012 )
Culture
Co-founder at La Settimanale di Fotografia, in partnership with Culture Foundation Palazzo Ducale in Genoa, Italy.
La Settimanale hosts cultural events, photo talks, workshops, showcases and cinema screenings since 2015.
Selected Publications
Vogue Italia, Vogue Runaway LOVE Magazine, WWD, Elle US, Grazia, British GQ, Vogue Runaway, The Telegraph, Ferrari Magazine, Marie Claire, Men's Health , Timeout London, Footwear News, L'Officiel, Art-Magazin, Panorama, Robb Report, Digital Camera, House of Peroni Magazine, La Repubblica, Robinson, Los Angeles Times, Taschen.
Clients
Givenchy, Off White, Reebok, Vetements, Calzedonia, Saatchi, Ultra Music, Salvatore Ferragamo, Fendi, Valentino, Adidas, Bacardi Martini, Bottega Veneta, Wella, Tony & Guy, Pirelli, Peroni, McDonalds, P&G, Warner Music , Universal Music , Mondadori, CocaCola HBC, Compass, Yahoo, Fox,Toyota, MercedesBenz, Hiunday, Renault Italia, Samsung, Salmoiraghi & Viganò, Maison Zilli.