ABOUT

Contact me at studio@annapaolapizzocaro.com

Born in Milan, Italy, and now calling New York City home, I've had an enriching journey in the realms of art and technology. My foundation in these fields was laid at E.N.S.A.D. in Paris, where I focused into art and computer animation, and I earned a Master Degree in Art and Philosophy from the esteemed Sorbonne University, also known as Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. During my time in Europe, I gained valuable experience working in special effects and post-production companies. I decided to focus into Photography and I achieved the European Master of Photography at Speos Institute in Paris in 2008. The year 2009 marked a significant milestone as I graduated from the International Center Of Photography (ICP) in New York, completing the One Year Certificate GS Program. Post-graduation, my journey took an exciting turn as I got the opportunity to work for the renowned photographer, David LaChapelle from 2009 to 2012. For three years, I was engaged in diverse roles, from web design and archiving to post-production and on-set skills, at his New York studio. Following a three-year tenure beginning in an assistant role, I successfully showcased my competencies, culminating in my promotion to the Digital Lead position within the studio. Becoming a photographer myself, I play a central part in highlighting the unique talents of diverse creators, performers, stylists, models, and entrepreneurs. I work across a variety of e-commerce strategies, making the best use of both outdoor and in-studio settings to create stunning visuals. This includes overseeing post-production processes to ensure the final output truly reflects the skill and creativity of these individuals. In 2021 I started to focus my journey into fashion, and I have been published by Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam.

I am a award winning Photographer and published Artist.

My awards include :

March 2024 SCNY the Philip Isenberg Memorial Award in the 140th Annual Member's Show for artwork “Communal expansion” from series The New Normal. SCNY, 47 Fifth Avenue in Greenwhich Village, New York, NY 10003, US

May 2023 SCNY the Philip Isenberg Memorial Award in the 139th Annual Member's Show for artwork “It’s sunny outside”. SCNY, 47 Fifth Avenue in Greenwhich Village, New York, NY 10003, US.

December 2020 SCNY Certificate of Merit Award, artwork: "You Are Flying Away" at SCNY, 47 Fifth Avenue in Greenwhich Village, New York, NY 10003, US.

February 2020 SCNY Presidents’ Award at SCNY for “Facing the North Winds”, 47 Fifth Avenue in Greenwhich Village, New York, NY 10003, US.

May 2019 Alphaeus P. Cole Memorial Award for artwork “Curious Travelers”, at SCNY, 47 Fifth Avenue in Greenwhich Village, New York, NY 10003, US.

March 2019 Nominee at the 12th Annual International Color Awards with: Nominee in Fine Art | Sleepy Morning

November 2017 - Certificate of Special recognition, International Art Festival Committee, New York, US.

October 2017 - Hobart Nichols SCNY Award, 47 Fifth Avenue in Greenwhich Village, New York, NY 10003, US.

October 2017- Honorable Mention IPA International Photography Award, in Fine Art Collage category for the winning series "Farthest Exploration".

June 2017 - Bartholomew Meeker Award at SCNY, 47 Fifth Avenue in Greenwhich Village, New York, NY 10003, US.

October 2015 - Honorable Mention Lucie Foundation, IPA International Photography Award,in Book Fine Art category for the winning entry Looking in the footsteps of reflections.

July 2015 - Honorable Mention IPA International Photography Award,in Home-Place category for the winning entry As A Distant memory the Tail Of the wail Is Greeting Us.

May 2011 - Honorable Mention International Award in Digital Art, at Gagliardi Gallery, London, UK.

September 2010 - Honorable Mention at International Chianciano Award at Chianciano Art Museum in Digital Art and Photogarphy, Chianciano, Italy.

March 07 2008- Award "Mimosa D'oro" in Photography, Gallery Ba-Rocco, Via Cascina Barocco 10, Milan 20152, Italy.

May 2008 - 7° Award Ba-Rocco, "Arte Ba-Rocco", Honor in Painting and Graphic, at Via Cascina Barocco 10, Milan 20152, Italy.

July 2000 - Prix Ars Electronica, Lintz, Austria, Computer Animation/Visual Effect Award, Maya SFX Compositor.

May 2000 - Imagina, Monaco Monte-Carlo, International II Art Award in SFX.

 PUBLICATIONS

HARPER’S BAZAAR VIETNAM, Sending wishes to the stars, Fashion Story, published on June 29th 2025

HARPER’S BAZAAR VIETNAM, “Connecting with the stars” Fashion Story, published on May 9th 2025.

GMARO’ Magazine, “Eclipse Enchtanment” , issue #22 August 2024.

HARPER’S BAZAAR VIETNAM, “Charms of the Lake of Como” Fashion Story, published on January 18 2024.

STYLÉCRUZE Magazine Australia - Fashion Magazine - “Allure”- Front and Back Cover -Insert- October 2023

PUMP Magazine - Fashion Magazine - “The Curtain is Up”- Cover- Insert - July 2023

FLANELLE - Fashion Magazine - “Whisper of a dream in the gentle breeze” - Cover-Insert- April 2023

OUI BEAUTE’ - Fashion Magazine -Insert-Bridal- January 2023

STYLÉCRUZE Magazine Australia - Fashion Magazine - “What a Bride!”- Front and Back Cover -Insert-- January 2023

DAVINCI Magazine - Fashion Magazine- Article ‘The rise of Yuji Huang from a passion for Fashion to the runway’, January 2023

FLANELLE - Fashion Magazine - “Styles of Christmas Gatherings” - Cover-Insert- December 2022

VIGOUR - Fashion Magazine - “Unspoken Words”- Art Issue November 2022

MARIKA - Fashion Magazine - “Almost there”- Insert- October 2022

MOEVIR - Fashion Magazine - “Diversity” Insert- March 2022

Lighting & sound America - Entertainment Magazine - September 2018

Talking Broadway - Entertainment Magazine - September 2017

Art Week - Art & Entertainment Magazine - January 2016

Flash Art - Art & Entertainment Magazine - January 2014

The Washington Post - Daily Newspaper- September 2014

Time Out - Art & Entertainment Magazine - April 2013

Flash Art - Art & Entertainment Magazine - June 2013

Flash Art - Art & Entertainment Magazine - February 2013

NY ARTS - Art & Entertainment Magazine - Winter 2013

ABN - Art & Entertainment Magazine - Spring 2013

Art Business News - Art & Entertainment Magazine - Spring 2013

Flash Art - Art & Entertainment Magazine - Winter 2012

Corriere Fiorentino - Italian local Daily Newspaper- Summer 2012

Vero - ItalianWeekly Newspaper- Summer 2012

Il Giornale dell’Arte - Art & Entertainment Magazine - August 2012

L’Urlo - Italian National Art Magazine - Winter 2011

Flair - Fashion Magazine - Winter 2011

Backstage - Web Entertainment Magazine - August 2011

EDUCATION

-2009 One Year Certificate GS Program, International Center Of Photography (ICP) , 79 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

-2008 Master Degree in Photography, Speos Paris Photographic Institute, 8 rue Jules Valles, 75011, Paris, France.

-2003 MFA with Honors (Mention Bien) Master Degree in Aesthetics and Visual Arts , Sorbonne University, Paris1,  17, rue de Tolbiac, 75013 Paris, France.

Please visit my website dedicated exclusevily to my artworks is : www.annapaolapizzocaro.com