Interview with Andy Vitali

The Magazine For Photographers
Feb 12
2 min read

Andy can you tell my readers about yourself?

I'm Andy, I was born in Milan - Italy, lived in the Alps for 10 years and recently moved to Toronto. Besides photography I'm quite into music. I'm a songwriter and producer

How did you get into street photography or photography in general?

I've been interested in photography since I was 14. Playing with an old Olympus compact camera. Then when I was 20 I discovered my dad's Om-2 and experimented with it for a while, learning the basics of photography. I always had a camera for my trips and vacations but eventually got into street photography only in 2018.

You live in Toronto, how do you deal with tough weather conditions and what preperations do you take before going out to shoot?

Oh I love tough weather conditions. Basically I only go out shooting when the conditions are bad cos you can get the bangers. It's not comfortable obviously. I put my camera in a plastic bag taped to the lens hood. And use warm and waterproof clothes.

In your opinion what are some qualities for a good photographer?

You need to train your eye, meaning the ability to compose the picture in original or more professional or cinematic way. And the readiness to get the shot when a banger appears before your eyes. Sometimes it's just a metter of luck. But sometimes you need to be very patient.

What makes or brakes a photo?

It could be the right framing, some light or colour details in the picture. The right subject. Especially when all these things are in the shot.

Usually what ruins my shots are either autofocus issues or the lack of the things I've mentioned before.

How do you stay inspired and motivated to continue creating new and unique photographs?

I guess watching other photographers' works, learning from the ones that I like to keep myself motivated or try new little things to use in my shots. And shooting new places or with different angles.