Leonardo Bandinelli

PHOTOGRAPHER AND RETOUCHER.

I approached photography in 2014 as a self-taught artist, driven by a deep passion and by an ongoing study that led me to immerse myself in photography books and exhibitions dedicated to the visual arts.

Over time, I developed a personal and recognizable vision, defined by high-contrast black and white where light, shadow and negative space become true narrative tools. In my work, which ranges from portraiture to street photography and architectural imagery, photography becomes a way to amplify emotion, reveal atmospheres and transform ordinary moments into frames with strong visual impact.

My attention to detail, the careful choice of compositions and the control of lighting give shape to a dramatic and cinematic style that distinctly represents my artistic path.

Awards :
PX3 International Photography Award 2022
IPA International Photography Award 2022
BIFA International Photography Award 2022
FAPA International Photography Award 2022
Florence Biennale 2023
PX3 International Photography Award 2023
PX3 International Photography Award 2024
LFI Leica Fotografie International, Mastershot 2024
Neutral Density Awards 2024
LFI Leica Fotografie International, Mastershot 2025
IPA International Photography Award 2025
MONOVISIONS Black & White Photography Awards 2025
Montecarlo Photo Contest 2025

Exhibitions :
Florence Biennale 2023
Libreria Lo Spazio, Pistoia, 2024
Art is Now, Roma, 2024
Venice Art Fair 2024
Venice Vision 2024
Florentia 2025
Galerie Hamilton, Cannes
Galleria Tolomeo, Milano
Mostra presso le Sale Affrescate del Comune di Pistoia
Museo Mac_N, Monsummano Terme, Oggi Trasformazione nell’Arte