Barbara Cesari

Statement

I strongly believe in the pursuit of beauty and the depth of thought that artistic photography embodies. For this reason, I primarily focus on picture-making, or Staged Photographs, which allows me to use photography as a medium while intervening in the image with the same expressive freedom as a traditional painter. My goal is to create images of both technical and artistic excellence, aiming to evoke a sense of wonder. Thorough research, meticulous design, and an extensive process of artistic post-production all come together to frame a visually striking and evocative composition, capturing the subjects’ inclination and character within a carefully crafted setting. Each scene is a Theater where animals reveal their intimate nature like a poem, becoming the protagonists of a unique piece of art. In that space, a silent dialogue begins – connections, between the subjects and the environment – inviting us into a narrative we’re suddenly a part of.

Biography

Awarded Fine Art Photographer with pictorial formation specialized in Staged Photography with fellow animals as main subject.

Born in Bologna in 2002, currently Painting student at ABABo Fine Arts Academy in Bologna. In my works, I merge my passion for painting, photography, and animals. My photographic journey started with Pet Photography in 2018, thanks to my faithful companion Itan – the Australian Shepherd you can see in these images. Since then, I have focused my artistic journey on creating unique works that blend aesthetics and emotions, capturing subjects in curated compositions. Since 2024 I have been collecting multiple international awards, a mirror of the quality of my work and my dedication to artistic research.

Portfolio

Contrails, 2025
House Painter’s little helpers, 2025
The falling leaf, 2024
I am Poetry, 2025
Make a wish, 2025
Shades of Arya, 2025
Shimmering Souls, 2024
Skyfall, 2024
A perfect family, 2024
Lightning after the storm, 2024
8pm, 2024
Gentle Heart, 2024
Ice Queen, 2025
Two for Two, 2024

Get in touch

Each image is created as part of a unique, tailor-made artistic project, starting with artistic research and sketches based on the concept to be developed, designed with the utmost respect for the animal’s needs.

I’m primarily shootining in Italy, but I consider worldwide projects.

If you’re interested in creating a project or need more information, feel free to contact me at the following email.

barbaracesaristudio@gmail.com

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