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Francesco Carvelli

Where Images Speak Before Words

Multidisciplinary visual projects that explore identity, memory, and the silent poetry of place – through photography, film, sound and story.

Visual Storytelling & Artistic Projects

Visual storytelling is not just about making images — it’s about listening deeply.
My work blends photography, video, sound, and ethnographic research to reveal the soul of people and places in transition.

Whether you’re a curator, an institution, or a changemaker, I offer a collaborative process that combines sensitivity, structure, and cultural insight — rooted in truth, crafted with care.

Formats & Mediums I Work With

  • Photography: Essays, portraits, curated exhibitions
  • Video & Documentary: Short films, interviews
  • Audio & Podcast: Oral histories, soundscapes
  • Mixed-Media Archives: Intergenerational & site-specific

Who It’s For

Cultural institutions, museums, curators, municipalities, NGOs, educators, and creative collaborators.

Partners & Institutions

I’ve worked with museums, film festivals, municipalities, and cultural foundations across Europe and the UK. Partnerships are always tailored and relational, building long-term trust and creative alignment.

Why It Works

Because stories told with care live longer.
Because a camera, like a microphone, can become a bridge.
Because when image and intention align, the result is unforgettable.

Portrait of Assunta Colonna in Muro Lucano, reflecting on her deep family traditions and connection to her community.
Assunta Colonna from Muro Lucano, discussing the importance of family unity and how it has shaped her life over the decades.

Spotlight: Mothers of Marmo Platano

An ongoing, award-nominated visual ethnography documenting the memory and presence of women in Lucania’s inner lands. Combining interviews, archival photos, and staged portraits, this project has become a blueprint for community-rooted storytelling. [read more]

Service Packages

Essential Frame
€950
A focused one-day experience
• Half-day shoot (photo or video)
• 15 final edits / 2–3 min video
• Pre-shoot consultation
• Personal / non-commercial rights
Deep Roots
€1800
A full narrative journey
• Full-day coverage (photo + video)
• Narrative consultation
• 30 images / 5–6 min film
• Optional soundscape
• Use for exhibitions & grants
Living Archive
from €3000
A legacy project for deep impact
• Multi-day fieldwork
• Photo, video, podcast options
• Ethnographic interviews
• Archive or booklet creation
• Full institutional licensing

Let’s Tell a Story the World Needs to See

Are you envisioning a visual or audio project that feels alive, intimate, and culturally meaningful?
Let’s co-create something that resonates — with depth, beauty, and lasting value.

Whether you’re curating an exhibition, documenting cultural memory, or amplifying unheard voices — I’m here to help you craft a visual narrative that resonates.

From portraits to documentaries, from oral histories to immersive archives, we’ll shape something rooted in truth and beauty.

Let’s begin with a conversation.

Send me an email

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you travel for projects?

Yes — I’m available for projects across Europe and beyond.

Can you tailor a package to my institution’s needs?

Absolutely. All packages are adaptable based on your goals and context.

Are the rights included in the pricing?

Each package includes defined usage rights. Institutional licenses are available.

Let’s Create Something Worth Remembering

“Ultimately, Photography is subversive, not when it frightens, repels, or even stigmatizes, but when it is pensive, when it thinks.” – Roland Barthes

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