The Toronto and NYC based photographer finds inspiration in the works of fellow photographers like Juergen Teller, Terry Richardson, Irving Penn, Ryan McGinley, Steven Meisel and Chadwick Tyler. At the moment he’s shooting a lot of tests for different model agencies, as well as shooting some campaigns: ” -The last couple shoots were for campaigns for “Unk & Wil” and “Ralph & Duchess”, brands both currently making their runs in NYC. The “Unk & Wil” campaign featured the amazing Victoria’s Secret model Andi Muise.”

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He finds inspiration in the works of photographers such as Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, Mariano Vivanco and Terry Richardson, but his job as a pilot might just be his biggest source of inspiration: “- I am able to see the world from above; and this inspires me to view the world entirely different from different angles and aspect on the ground.”

Apart from shooting for some local designers and magazines, his work has been featured in publications such as TLC Magazine, Vancouver Fashion eZine, and String Magazine.

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He’s inspired by photographers like Peter Lindbergh, Bruce Weber, William Klein, JB Mondino, and some of Terry Richardson’s work. At the moment Maurizio is working on new editorials and advertisement campaigns, and he is always trying to evolve as a photographer, so he dedicates his time off to study and do research.

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Some of his work is greatly inspired by the works of Terry Richarson, Juergen Teller and Helmut Newton, but it is all a process of testing different styles and techniques before really finding his own personal style: “I tried working inseveral different styles and only lately hav I started to figure out what I want my photography to look like. Most of the time photography is a source of fun and joy for me, and not something I do for living, at least yet.”

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Inspired by the works of Peter Lindbergh, Richard Avedon, Paolo Roversi and more recently Terry Richardson, he focuses on bringing the best out of those he work with on a more human level, rather then a technical level. “It speaks volumes when you can bring out sides of
your subject that most other photographers can’t and won’t even think about,” he says speaking of Richardson’s work. Another huge inspiration is award-winning Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar Wai’s work. “I love the way he creates mood and drama. He inspires me to step outside the box when I’m composing and shooting a story.”

After having done a lot of commercial work, some of it being printed in magazines such as Marie Claire and Elle, he wishes to dedicate 2010 solely on fashion editorials. He explains; “It’s a busy year ahead, and i hope to continue to grow and learn. My philosophy is that no matter how long you’ve been in the business, the minute you stop learning and evolving, it’s the moment you cease to grow and become stale.”

I personally love his work, and I’m very excited to feature it on the blog. Also, being presented in this collection of photos, is up and coming model Samantha Gradoville. She recently opened/closed for Prada during the Milan F/W10, and will soon be in several editorials for Vogue. So, two names to remember for the nearest future, fashion photographer Joseph Tran, and model Samatha Gradoville:

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