Michele Turriani BA (Hons)

Michele is a London-based photographer and director. After graduating in Italy with a degree in graphic design and art direction, he assisted artists Jeff Koons and Rob Scholte, working in Germany, Belgium and Japan. Finding inspiration in the British photography and design scene, he moved to London in 1992 to pursue his interest in the music industry’s innovative approach to visual communication.

He soon started shooting imagery for record sleeves for seminal labels 4AD, Real World and Virgin Records. He has since been active internationally, working on fashion, editorial and advertising assignments. He has produced campaigns and moving images for brands such as Levi’s, Honda, Pirelli, Samsung, Heineken, Nike and Diesel, to name a few.

He has been known for his celebrity portraiture and fine art large-scale still-life photographs in recent years.