Fabrizio Ferri (born 1952 in Rome) is a legendary Italian photographer, director, composer, writer, and creative entrepreneur—often celebrated as a true modern “Renaissance Man.” He began his career in photojournalism at just 17, capturing Italy’s political life, before transitioning to fashion photography in London (1974) and New York (1975).
Ferri quickly rose to prominence, producing iconic portrait and editorial work for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Elle, Interview, GQ and Esquire, shooting figures like Madonna, Sting, Sophia Loren, Julia Roberts and Monica Bellucci. He also led brand campaigns for heritage names like Bulgari, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Valentino, as well as corporations such as L’Oréal, Lancôme, and McDonald’s.
In 1983, he founded Industria Superstudio in Milan, and in 1991 expanded with a New York outpost—functioning as full-service photographic complexes that included studios, music and digital production departments, and became hubs for fashion, film, and creative collaboration.
Beyond photography, Ferri authored several acclaimed photo books—including Open Eyed, Acqua, and Aria—and directed award-winning short films like Prelude (1997) and Carmen (1998). His creative pursuits also spanned music composition, opera, theater, and literature. In 1997 he founded Università dell’Immagine, an innovative Milanese school exploring the intersection of the senses, digital culture, and the creative process.
He continues to live and work between New York and Milan, and in recent years has expanded his role as an environmental advocate, speaking at events like Venice Climate Week.
