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Professional Background
Professional Training
- February 2010: Advanced Studio Photography Course under the guidance of master photographer Tony Rappa.
- January 2013: Advanced Professional Photography Training Course (70 hours) at "PalermoFoto" Photography School.
Professional Experience
Corporate & Editorial Collaborations
Corporate Video Producer | FiberCop (Media Factory)
July 2024 – Present
- Conception and production of corporate video content for the FiberCop corporate Intranet and official social media channels (LinkedIn and Instagram).
Corporate Video Producer | TIM (Internal Communication Group)
2018 – July 2024
- Production of institutional and corporate video content for the company Intranet and LinkedIn platform.
Freelance Photojournalist & Video Journalist | GEDI Gruppo Editoriale (Repubblica Palermo)
February 2013 – Present
- Production of photo reportages and video content for the Palermo local newsroom.
Contributor & Photographer | Swide Magazine (Dolce&Gabbana) / Italian Ways (Angelini Design)
Various periods
- Production and publication of cultural and lifestyle photo reportages, including a featured focus on the Cuticchio Family's "Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi" in Palermo.
Theater, Art & Culture Collaborations
Video Producer & Photographer | Entertainment, Theater & Dance Sectors
Ongoing collaborations
- Teatro dei Pupi Famiglia Argento: Ongoing production of photo and video content for archiving and promotional purposes.
- “Putia d’Arte Malvina Franco” Theater School (Dir. Lollo Franco): Production of promotional and stage video content.
- “Harmonia Suave” Historical Dance School (Dir. Carla Favata): Photo and video services for cultural events.
- Palermo Dance Schools: Video production for brand promotion and social media distribution.
- Sicilia Classica Festival: Video production for opera festivals and classical music events across major Sicilian theaters, including the Ancient Theater of Taormina.
Backstage & Video Creator | "Fashion in Italy" Fashion Show
December 2012
- Filming and official backstage photography for the event held at the Teatro Politeama in Palermo, under the artistic direction of Fioretta Mari.
Editorial Photographer | Pisani Publishing House
2011
- Official photographic contribution for the volume “Fratelli Comuni”, published in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
Educational Projects & Schools
Video Producer / External Consultant | School Projects
- Liceo Scientifico "B. Croce" (Palermo) – May 2022: Production of the short film “Pizzi e Merletti”. The work was a finalist at the Mario and Giuseppe Francese Award, receiving official recognition from the Sicily Chamber of Journalists (Ordine dei Giornalisti della Sicilia).
- Liceo Artistico "Catalano" (Palermo) – February 2019: Video direction and production for two theatrical plays: “Mozart e Salieri” (directed by F. Reina) and “Mille893” (directed by L. Corsaro and C. Torricelli).
Photography Instructor | Courses & Workshops
- Associazione Culturale PAT (by Simona D'Angelo): Conducting specialized photography courses and practical workshops.
- Libera Pluriversità Palermitana (2010 – 2013): Lecturer for photography courses within a project dedicated to the free sharing of knowledge (Periods: Oct-Nov 2010, Feb-May 2012, Jan-Mar 2013).
Technical Skills
- Photography & Graphics: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom for photo editing and color grading.
- Video Editing: Advanced proficiency in Apple Final Cut Pro for video editing and post-production.
- Productivity: Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Exhibitions, Awards & Recognitions
International Exhibition Tour | "Palermo Rifiorisce con Santa Rosalia" Competition
July 2024
- Selected artwork: “Il Fuoco Purificatore” (featured for the 400th Festino di Santa Rosalia).
- The photograph was selected for a prestigious international exhibition tour and became part of the city's visual memory archive. The tour traveled to major institutional and cultural venues in Italy and abroad, including the Gallery of Modern Art (GAM) in Palermo and the Chamber of Deputies (Camera dei Deputati) in Rome.
Group Exhibition | "Castelbuono si racconta" Competition
December 2022
- Photographs selected and displayed in public outdoor display stands within the Municipality of Castelbuono (PA).
1st Prize (Category: "Maschere") | "Italia Photomarathon" National Competition
January 2019
- Submitted artwork awarded first place in the thematic category.
Group Exhibition | "COMPARISON: fotografie a confronto"
Maggio 2018
- Exhibition held at Palazzo Sant'Elia (Palermo) as part of the Settimana delle Culture for the "Palermo Italian Capital of Culture 2018" celebrations.
Group Exhibition | "Castelbuono si racconta" Competition
December 2015
- Artwork selected and displayed in a public outdoor display stand within the Municipality of Castelbuono (PA).
1st Prize (Category: "Black & White Open Theme") | 11th "Enzo La Grua" National Photography Competition
August 2014
- Artwork “Contrapposizioni” awarded first place.
- Exhibited in the contest's collective exhibition at the Chiesa del Monte (Castelbuono, PA).
Charity Auction & Group Exhibition | "Impronte"
October 2013
- Artworks exhibited at Palazzo delle Aquile (Palermo City Hall).
Group Exhibition | 10th "Enzo La Grua" National Photography Competition
August 2013
- Artworks selected and displayed in the group exhibition held at the former Chiesa del SS. Crocifisso (Castelbuono, PA).
danielelivolsifotografia@gmail.com