8legs: Italian paralympic committee

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An Italian powerlifter defies gravity: Mattia Zoppellaro’s best photograph

Zoppellaro describes photographing Donato Telesca from above after spotting him leaning back, creating a dynamic, gravity-defying moment.
The photographer emphasizes spontaneity and being more of a thief than a painter, shaping a reportage approach.
Zoppellaro explains he avoids pre-planned ideas, preferring on-location shoots to capture genuine moments.
The feature notes the collaboration with the Italian Paralympic Committee and the use of a reported 30 subjects over three days.
Telesca’s bronze at the Paralympics is noted as part of the subject’s achievements discussed in the interview.
The photographer discusses the deliberate inclusion of studio elements to reveal the shoot environment.
Zoppellaro explains his aim is to unlock new things about subjects rather than explain them to viewers.
The Guardian feature reveals Zoppellaro’s preference for continuous light over flash in the shoot.
The piece notes the photographer’s preference for shooting in outside locations and the studio’s limitations.

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