Roberta Ridolfi Interview

I recently had the opportunity to interview one of my most favorite photographers, Roberta Ridolfi, for WOW Magazine. Read the interview below…

Roberta Ridolfi was born in Rome and currently lives and work in London. Her images are raw and beautiful, untouched and alive. Charged with emotion, her work is both a representation of her subject matter as much as herself. Creating works for the likes of I-D, Appartamento, Rolling Stone Italia, MTV and Urban Outfitters amongst others, Roberta has a strong signature style that is apparent throughout.

Your still images seem as if they are a direct reaction to something emotional for you in that moment, would you agree?
That’ a nice explanation. I could never put it into words but that’s exactly what happens.

I really like all your chosen environments that each photo story is taken in. How do you go about location scouting for your shoots?
For me it’s a lot about having a location that inspires me.My initial choice would be to photograph people in their own environment but that’s not possible all the time.I also love shooting in nature or places that could easily be from another time. I’m not a big fan of the modern world! Some of the places are places I’ve been to before and I remember them when a shoot comes about. It usually starts from an idea and it goes from there. Sometimes we just drive around and get lucky.

What is your process in terms of choosing models? How would you say you establish a relationship with your model and/or environment before you start shooting?
I think I have a certain type of girl I love photographing so choosing the model is the first thing I do.I don’t work with professional models necessarily, now and again I stop people I see in the street or if there is someone I have seen that I like, I get in touch and see what happens. I always try to make people feel comfortable before we start shooting. I make them a cup of tea or espresso and we go from there.

Read the full interview at WOW Magazine.