Welcome, and thank you for visiting.

I’m Vincenzo Albano ARPS, an independent London-based photographer who volunteers his skills to non-profit projects with social and cultural impact.

My passion began in my late teens when a second-hand Mamiya Sekor 1000 DTL and a roll of black-and-white film opened a lifelong visual exploration. Although work and life sometimes interrupted my practice, the last decade has been my most consistent, culminating in an Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society and a move to professional-level equipment.

Today I focus on urban and architectural work, travel and landscape photography. Earlier projects spanned studio portraiture, fashion, and live performance (theatre and music), each teaching new technical skills and introducing incredible people.

Rather than pursuing commercial assignments, I donate my time and imagery to organisations whose missions I believe in. Recent collaborations include Art UK and the London Independent Film Festival.

Do you run a charity or grassroots cultural project? Let’s talk about how thoughtful imagery can amplify your story—drop me a line via my contacts details below.

Thank you for visiting,

Vincenzo Albano ARPS

Associate of the Royal Photographic Society in Documentary Photography (2019)

Walking through Graffiti

The intention of my portfolio was to explore the impact of graffiti on the urban environment and the public. Born as rebellious vandalism and mostly painted stealthily at night, graffiti have, over time, evolved into elaborated artworks created in open daylight.In recent years, entire metropolitan areas have changed their appearance for the better, thanks to ever present graffiti. Hence, I was keen to discover whether the general acceptance of graffiti as an urban art-form has led to an active relationship by us, the public, with street art: do we ignore, engage or unconsciously blend into such colourful works?After months of living and breathing the graffiti in parts of London, I have tried to capture the fascinating tale of urban space repossession and the spontaneous symbiosis between street art and the public.

Images taken in London in 2018-2019