In my career I’ve worked with 158 muses coming from the following countries: Albania, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Laos, Latvia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.
Welcome!
First of all, thank you for your interest to collaborate with me!
At the moment I do accept only a limited number of collaborations however feel free to send me a link to your social presence or some of your best images: I answer to all requests.
Although it may seem too much to read, all the info you will find here is intended to avoid any kind of misunderstandings and ensure a professional and fun experience.
On this page I have put together all the details you may need to know before deciding if you want to proceed and organize a collaboration session. The information you will find is based the experience I gathered working with more than 158 women since 2017 to this date, mostly non-professional models.
Because of some negative experiences in the past regarding communication, I rather state what for you may seem too obvious and for that, I apologise. If I sent you the link to this page, it is because we do not know each other, so please, be patient.
If you have any doubts or clarifications, do not hesitate to ask: you can find all my references on the contact page.
Anyways, before defining an agenda for the collaboration, the first step is to organize a video call so we can better introduce ourselves and talk about photography. The video call usually takes about one hour and you can ask me whatever you like, a good way to start get to know each other, connect and clarifying any doubts.
Last update: 21/07/2024
General information
I can’t stress enough how much I dislike vulgarity, and in general, I better like to create images that leave room to the observer’s imagination.
Be certain that my intention is not to see you naked or to shoot just to create some senseless images: we can definitely explore different kinds of nude art but everything must have a sense, also because if we can create a good final product, it can be offered on sale as a fine art print.
I want you to always feel comfortable as, if you are not comfortable, we won’t be able to produce good images, which is the purpose of the session.
I am a sincere person and happily married. All I’m trying to do is to produce great images able to inspire and make people dream.
To remove any possible doubts, I invite you to ask for references from other women that worked with me: you will find a list of references in the testimonials page. I’ve heard it all, and I suggest you always ask for references before going to work with a photographer you don’t know: even if he’s famous, even if it’s me – personally I have nothing to hide.
My vision is that of creating and selling prints and one day becoming able to build a school in one of the defined countries of the “third world”. But I want a special school where kids can learn how to relate with Nature, Animals and other humans in a true respectfully form.
I started my journey in 2017 and although the road to success is long, insidious and not easy, I love this job and I like challenges.
Exterior beauty, inner beauty
I firmly believe that we are all born beautiful inside but life can change us making us lose sight of what we really are... On the other side I also believe that deep down we still remain what we are and yet, keep forgetting it.
When looking for a muse the look of the “container” is relatively important to me. If I approached you it means I found some interesting images in your portfolio showing me something that makes me believing we can create some good ones together. Of course there is something in your look that got my attention like, for example, a special light in your eyes or what is considered a “defect” by the majority of people – for example I love important noses, skin marks, freckles and moles: I think that true perfection is found in imperfections.
Sometimes your look is totally non important as I really liked what I read in your bio.
Showing your inner light
Getting naked is easy, it is just a matter of removing your clothing... Anyone can do that, even me.
For my work it is fundamental that you remove all your masks and be who you really are: being nude is not only a matter of removing clothing it is quite a different thing.
Of course, I will do the same and will be totally open and transparent about myself. By removing our masks we will be able to connect to a different level in a way that will let me get your inner light, the light that defines who you truly are, your true beauty.
I know this is difficult for some people and I understand if you want to keep your masks. However this is the way I work so, if you are not ready to be who you really are, I’m sorry but we cannot create together.
Interaction
I’m not not looking for models or poses! On the contrary I’m looking for muses able to live the emotion of the moment – we will create using the right side of the brain, in an artistic workflow.
Of course we will get some inspiration by looking at some images but this is only to have a starting point, then we will follow the energies: connection leads to creativity.
During the session we talk about our lives: the good, the bad, our secrets... opening ourselves as good old friends – and you can rest assured that everything you tell me will remain between us.
Pre-session activities
The initial step is to organise a video call, it usually takes one hour and I better like the morning, around 9:00~9:30 – any day of the week is fine for me. Nowadays many chat apps allow to video call, so it will be easy to organize.
This agreement is a fundamental part of the session: without it I will not use and not send the images to anyone, not even to you.
The agreement can be lightly amended for some specific needs you may have – for example if you do not want to be recognizable in the images: feel free to ask.
About money
We will create in collaboration, in brief: you provide your time and pay the cost of getting to and from the session location.
Yes, you have to pay to get to the session location. To “balance” your economic effort I will rent an apartment where you will have your privacy and that we also use as studio – and that costs definitely more than your trip.
By paying your travel costs you give me a clear indication that you really like my work and want to create with me. Your motivation is really important for me: if you are only looking for some new images for your portfolio that’s not enough for me.
I better like to create with less but really motivated muses rather than end up with a collection of senseless images.
The time I devote to each session is much more than the time you dedicate. In addition to the work needed to prepare the session and the days of the session (which we share), I still have a lot of work to do the selection and post-production that can also take several months of work, especially if we create a lot of images.
And I do not even take into account costs I have faced for all my equipment which includes cameras, lenses, computers, the backup system, printer, inks, fine art paper, etc.
There will be water, tea, coffee, some snacks and, if we have time at the end of the session, we go eat something together.
If we agree on using some special “props” – props are objects used to create a certain scenario or atmosphere such as wigs, funky eye glasses, jewelry, etc. – we will decide in advance what to buy and how to split the costs.
What you will receive
I believe that photography must be seen on paper, digital is good just to get an idea but – as it was in the only analogue era – to be able to call an image a photo you have to hold it in your hands and move it under different lights, feel it, create you own vision of it, make it a unique piece of art.
So, first of all, you will get a selection of prints, usually four to eight for each full session day.
After you receive the prints I will also send you a selection of the best digital images, in high resolution and post-produced. You can already share these images on your socials/portfolio.
Wherever you post my images remember, you must never:
crop
censor – I will provide some images that are “community guidelines” friendly
remove my signature/watermark
Upload the images I share exactly as I sent them to you and you cannot be wrong.
I work on several projects so I’m pretty sure we will create images useful to both of us. If you have any special request please let me know during the video call.
I better like to let creativity freely flow, not necessarily sticking to a predefined moodboard – a moodboard is a collection of images created just to get some inspiration.
However, to give you a good idea about what we are going to create together, you can find some examples here below – every now and then I replace these images and usually send you some other images
Some examples
You can find my active projects on the projects page on my main web site.
We will create getting inspiration from my projects, the moodboard here above as well as images we will exchange in chat and during the videocall.
If you have doubts about the images I will share, ask me right away. I like to explore different areas and my ideas could be different from yours so I need to know beforehand about your limits. In addition, the session will be more relaxing for everyone if we both know in advance what makes you feel comfortable and what your limits are: YOU are the subject of the image so it is YOU who must define the limits – if you have any request on this matter please let me know during the video call.
Makeup & Hairs
I do not require any makeup, anyways if you better like yourself with some makeup or with a certain hairstyle it would be better if you can take care yourself.
If we really need and are lucky enough to get a MUA (Make Up Artist) on a collaboration basis fine, if none is available we will share the cost.
A typical agenda for the session
You need to allocate at least two full days – so, if you visit from abroad, you need to spend at least three nights in Como.
This is an idea about how our agenda:
You arrive in Como as early as possible in the morning, I will pick you up at the train station;
I will take you to the check in, we can go trough what you brought for the session, we can start connecting and talking about the session;
If we have time we start creating some images just to see how we work together;
During the full session days we create following the creative mood – we usually eat some snacks and have a drink at the end of each day;
The evening are yours, so you can visit the area and relax – there is a fully operational kitchen in the apartment, you can save and prepare your own dinner if you like;
I ask you to book a return flight as late as possible so, the last day, we have time to create some more images in the morning we, then I’ll take you back to the train station.
VERY IMPORTANT!
Rules for the session
There are three rules you need to obey during the session days:
Don’t go to sleep too late: an hangover will definitely show – headache, tiredness, bloodshot eyes and so on – and it is needles to say that creating beautiful pictures out of it, will be very unlikely. It would be a waste of time: the goal of the session is to create the best possible images based on everyone’s talents and abilities;
No smoking during the session: I simply hate the smell of tobacco – anyways I can tolerate a sigarette at the end of the session;
We will keep our phones in silenced mode to avoid any kind of distraction.
I cannot live without music so, if possible, we will work work with a background music.
Chaperones
I know there are many “Guys With a Camera” around looking for something different than creating art and I totally understand the fear to find yourself in front of one of them.
However there are a number of testimonials you can contact to ask about their experience with me and – last but not least – the video call is also a good way to understand what photography means for me.
If you need a chaperone then I’m sorry but I’m not the right photographer for you.
How long does it last?
It is not in my book to work by the clock. In general, each session day ends when we have enough good images or when we are too tired.
To give you an idea, on average, we will shoot for not less than four/six hours each day.
Changed idea or not able to travel?
Life is unpredictable and inconveniences can always happen.
Please let me know as soon as something preventing us to create happens in your life; this will allow me to organize my time. We will reschedule the session, no problem.
If I booked a location (apartment, studio, etc.) and you need to cancel the session I will search for someone else able to get here so we can use the location. If I cannot find anyone I’m sorry but you will have to pay the full price of the location – when we set the date of the session I reserve the right to ask you a deposit that you will get back the day of the session.
Personal care
There are not many rules but it is truly important that you will be as much natural and “true” as possible.
Hairs
At the end of 2023 I started working with muses that do not shave themselves and I think this look is much more natural and can better represent my concepts.
So I now ask my muses not to shave and reach the session the way you are. If you are looking to produce some images shaved for your portfolio, you can shave while here – we might need an extra day, so we need to talk about this when we plan the number of days to work together.
Nails
Again, natural is better!
If you take care of your nails a mono color nail polish is the choice and those of the hand should possibly be of a length beyond the finger tips.
Both, hands and feet nails need to be the same color, preferably a light color but I live that to you.
Body
Don’t forget to apply a lotion and keep the skin clean.
Do not use a tanning bed for at least two days before the shooting – the skin color can change drastically in 48 hours.
Do not use tanning products during the week before the session.
Don’t starve the day before the shooting to look slimmer: you’ll need energy! Plus good lighting can help make you look leaner.
If you are worried about bloating, look for foods that will help relieve it, but also make you feel full and have energy.
Really important
Make sure to wear loose clothing at least a few hours before shooting;
Avoid tight clothing, jeans and underwear and tight jewels: these things will leave marks on the skin that take a long time to disappear;
The best outfit to wear before the session is non-fitting clothing, for example a gym suit.
Clothing and other things to bring
Well, for a nude session there is not much you need to bring! Anyways we will start with some portraiture and glamour, especially if you have no previous experience with nude art.
So, the following can be some good ideas of items to bring:
A pair of black high heels possibly open like those in the image at the bottom of the page: even if they are not seen in the images they help to slim your body;
A buttoned shirt or shirt of light material, like a see through type of fabric, open front;
A kimono or nightie to cover yourselve between a set and the next;
Slippers.
At the end of this page you will find a complete list of things you may need.
In general, for the clothing you bring choose a color in contrast with the color of your hair – if you are blonde wear these garments in black (which I love!) or a dark color; if you have dark hair bring them in a light color, when in doubt, ask me!
As for the shoes, I always prefer black, simple, elegant. If you have a pair that you love or only have shoes in a different color, send me a photo.
You will find a full list of things to bring as well as some examples of clothing at the bottom of this page: you might like to bookmark this page so you can find it quickly when it is time to prepare the luggage.
At your own
Each of us has one or two pieces of clothing in which we feel “at home”, I mean totally at ease.
I’ll ask you to bring them along even if they have nothing to do with the moodboard or the projects – especially if you don’t have much experience in front of the camera: we will use them to get started.
The video call
If you like to proceed the next step is to organize the video call so we can better introduce ourselves and talk about photography and its meaning to us.
I better like mornings 9:00~9:30 in the morning (your time) and I’m usually available for video calls in the weekends as well.
The video call usually takes about one hour.
Just let me know which date(s) suits better for you and I will confirm the availability. On the agreed day I will send you a message about 30 minutes before calling so we can fine tune the time of the call.
If you have an iPhone we will video call using Apple Messages otherwise we can use Telegram, Skype or Google Chat.
After the video call, if we both agree to work together, we will set a date and the duration of the session so that you can proceed with buying the flight and me to book the apartment.
To set the date for the video call the best way is to chat, just let me know your Instagram and I will get in touch.
Please note that I don’t use Facebook and WhatsApp) since few years.
A useful checklist when preparing to leave for the session
REMINDER FOR THE SESSION
Things to bring:
A pair of black high heels: even if they are not seen in the images they help to slim your body
A buttoned shirt or shirt of light material, like a see through type of fabric, open front
A shirt with a wide neck off the shoulders
A kimono, nightie or bathrobe to cover yourself between sets and warm during breaks
Slippers
Sneakers
Lotion or coconut oil or, alternatively, massage oil or baby oil – in doubt, Johnsons Baby Oil is perfect
If you normally use them: lip gloss and/or lipstick
Hair styling accessories, such as elastics, bobby pins, hairspray, etc.
If this is your first nude session, I suggest to bring also these items:
A short black dress
A dress or cardigan open front
If you like we create some images using makeup:
Makeup
Make up remover
Curlers / hair irons
If we planned to create also some glamor and/or boudoir images:
Lingerie (whatever you have that looks nice)
Nylon stockings, fishnet stockings, suspenders
Various clothes, usually any elegant garments will do. But also think unconventionally: a short jacket and a thong could be perfect
At your discretion:
If you have a preferred music, bring an MP3 player or bluetooth phone – I always have bluetooth speakers with me
Accessories such as jewellery, scarves, bracelets – large jewellery generally works well in pictures
Examples of clothing
Here some examples of clothing to bring for the session.
Some examples
Testimonials
Thank you Ugo for giving me the opportunity to be creative, free and myself.
You made me feel so comfortable and let me go with the flow during our intense and artistic sessions.
I’m so grateful to have collaborated with a photographer like yourself. You are a trustworthy, fun and ingenious collaborator to work with.
Without a doubt, I would recommend you to all models and photographers. I was looking forward to this shoot from the very beginning. Beyond your distinctive creativity, you are very professional during the whole process. Your professionalism and creativity deserves to be recognized and awarded.
I will remember this fruitful experience forever.
In all this, I boosted my confidence, expanded my artistic mind and enriched my knowledge in photography, art and modelling thanks to you.
But most of all, I feel I met a long lost friend. I felt your energy and probably thats why I felt so free to engage and create with you. Time flies when we’re having fun!
I have been modeling for over 2 years and have met numerous photographers. Ugo is one of a kind and by far, the best photographer I have ever worked with.
I hope to collaborate with you again. Thank you for your time and sharing your imagination with me. Go raibh maith agat!
Ugo approached me for a potential shoot in his home town of Como and I was very flattered to be asked. His work is powerful and sensual and I knew this would be a good challenge for me but the creative process excited me. Our video call gave me a very good idea of Ugo personally and his very bespoke way of working which made my decision very easy. The approach is pure art not a superficial pretty shoot in a nice location and if you are a model that has their own “tried and tested” style this isn’t for you. Ugo seeks to capture your beauty both physically and emotionally so you have to be open.
I felt very looked after and safe… the location is of course incredible and the sun shone for our shoot so conditions were perfect. That aside the whole experience was a beautiful collaboration, a sharing of ideas and building strong communications. I feel a little part of me has been left in Como so I will return as this is just the first chapter.
I have wonderful prints to cherish and memories that are powerfully stained on me. Photography is so many things and this collaboration has taken my work to a whole new level .
Grazie Ugo!
I had never posed for a photographer before and for this reason I didn’t think I could express my freedom the way I could while Ugo took hundreds of photos of me. Confidence arose in an unexpected way for me and I was able to free myself and enjoy feeling beautiful to the fullest.
I was lucky to be able to appreciate the professionalism and creativity of a great photographer who dedicated himself for two days in an incredible way to me and our sessions. We reviewed the photos taken and when I saw them I was surprised by their beauty and magic.
Very respectful during the sessions, Ugo was always very attentive to making sure I felt comfortable and safe.
Thank you Ugo, you contributed greatly to the way I see myself and discovered a beauty that I had not seen before.
Nunca antes había posado para un fotógrafo y por este motivo no pensé que pudiera expresar mi libertad de la manera en la que pude hacerlo mientras Ugo tomaba cientos de fotos de mí. La confianza surgió de una manera inesperada para mi y pude liberarme y disfrutar al máximo el sentirme bella.
Tuve la suerte de poder apreciar el profesionalismo y la creatividad de un gran fotógrafo que se dedicó durante dos dias de una manera increible a mí y a nuestras sesiones. Revisábamos las fotos hechas y al verlas me sorprendía de la belleza y magia de éstas.
Muy respetuoso durante las sesiones, Ugo siempre estuvo muy pendiente de que yo me sintiera a gusto y segura.
Gracias Ugo, aportaste en gran medida a mi forma de verme a mi misma y descubrir una belleza que antes no había visto.
