Vitor Schietti's photography is a captivating journey through time and imagination. His images, far from being mere snapshots, are memories captured in mid-drift, blending observation and imagination seamlessly. Schietti's creative journey began with drawing and painting, particularly watercolor, during his teenage years, a foundation that never left him as his tools evolved. This early urge to express visually evolved into a passion for photography, with the shift to digital photography in the early 2000s accelerating his growth as an artist. Schietti's work is driven by imagination rather than documentation, resulting in dreamlike photographs shaped by memory, motion, and subtle emotional cues. This approach is intentional, rooted in his belief that memory and imagination are central to how people connect with the world. Schietti frequently relies on long exposure, light painting, and multiple exposures to move beyond straightforward representation, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists and filmmakers. His most rewarding moments come when an image carries both aesthetic impact and emotional depth, creating images that invite reflection and connection. Schietti's workflow moves between spontaneity and careful preparation, with a deep respect for the natural world and a constant thread of street photography. Light painting remains a particularly important outlet, reconnecting him with his roots in painting. While intuition plays a major role in Schietti's decision-making, technical awareness remains essential. He continues to balance commissioned work with personal projects, with ambitions extending beyond still photography into cinema as a director of photography. Schietti's work invites viewers to slow down, imagine more deeply, and reconnect with the beauty and complexity that surround them.
