Riccardo Riccio was raised between Brazil and Italy, where an early life in the kitchen shaped his sensitivity to craft, rhythm, and detail. That dual heritage continues to inform a visual language rooted in intuition and atmosphere.

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At twenty-four, a life-altering diagnosis redirected his path. What followed was a shift toward photography — not only as a profession, but as a way of observing and translating the world.

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Born with Stargardt disease, a rare degenerative condition affecting vision, Riccardo’s work emerges from a perception that is inherently personal. Rather than seeking precision, his images embrace nuance, presence, and the spaces in between.

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In 2020, he completed a Master’s in Documentary Photography with Magnum in Paris. His long-term project Seeds & Tales, exploring endangered indigenous seeds in Brazil, has been exhibited internationally and featured in publications such as Vogue, Le Monde, and El País.

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Today, his practice moves fluidly between documentary, portraiture, and weddings — approaching each with the same quiet attention to light, gesture, and human connection. Based in Barcelona, he works across Europe.

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For collaborations, exhibitions, or print inquiries — get in touch.