ABOUT ME
BIOGRAPHY
Michele Crameri is a self-taught Swiss-Italian photographer, anthropologist, and copywriter with a deep passion for documentary photography and long-term personal projects. After completing his studies in communication and earning a master's degree in marketing, Michele began his career in the advertising industry. However, in 2006, he chose to embark on a new path, dedicating himself to photography, initially working in the fashion sector.
A turning point came with his involvement in documenting the Arab Spring, sparking his deep interest in the political and anthropological dynamics of crisis-stricken countries. As a freelance photographer, Michele has focused on impactful social issues, documenting stories often overlooked by mainstream media.
Among his most significant projects is an exploration of the figure of the hitman in Honduras, a visual investigation into a profession that embodies the extreme boundaries of human rights violations. Other works include documenting the economic crisis in Venezuela and the social degradation of the homeless in Los Angeles, delving deeply into the roots of inequality and injustice.
In recent years, Michele has also worked as a copywriter, further expanding his storytelling abilities through written words.
His photographs have been published and exhibited internationally, reflecting his commitment to giving voice to invisible realities and the rawest human stories.
Awards & Exhibitions:
Throughout my career as a documentary photographer and anthropologist, I have had the honor of receiving various awards and recognitions for my projects focused on human rights, political, and anthropological issues. Each recognition represents not only a personal achievement but also an acknowledgment of the value of the human stories I choose to tell.
My works, such as the project Sicario, a work like a and other, have garnered the attention of international juries for their ability to explore social degradation and the complexities of human experience in crisis-stricken countries. These awards testify to the dedication and passion I invest in documenting often overlooked realities, through a sensitive and authentic approach to visual storytelling.
2019
- Siena Photo Award - finalist, for "Sicario, a job like any other"
- IPA International Photography Awards - Honorable Menition, for "Sicario, a job like any other"
- PhotoChronicles Documentary - Award Winner for "Sicario, a job like any other"
- HIPA Hamad Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum - finalist with “Sicario, a job like any other”
- Lens Culture "Visual Storytelling Awards 2019" - finalist with the series “Sicario, a job like any other”
2018
- Malta International Photo Award - top 25 entry with the series “Sicario, a job like any other”
- Miami Street Photography Festival - on top three winner with the series “Sicario, a job like any other”
- IPIC, International Photography Awards - Finalist for “Sicario, a job like any other”
- SDA, Social Documentary Network – Winner SDN’s Tenth Anniversary for “Sicario, a job like any other”
- IPA International Photography Awards - Honorable Menition, for "The work of the Sicario"
- Lugano Photo Days - Selected for "The work of the Sicario"
- DEBUTS 2018 the most talented emerging photographers of the year - Winner, "The work of the Sicario"
2017
- Umbria World Fest - Shortlisted, for "The work of the Sicario"
- Diaframmi Awards International Photo Contest - Second Prize, for "The work of the Sicario"
- Diaframmi Awards International Photo Contest - Honorable mention, for "Economic crisis in Venezuela"
- 11° Portfolio al mare - SESTRI LEVANTE - Winner First Prize, for "The work of the Sicario"
- Siena International Photo Awards - Finalist for "The work of the Sicario
- Trofeo città di Follonica - Second Prize, Portfolio Theme for "The work of the Sicario"
2016
- Lugano Photo Days - Selected for "San Pedro Sula, the door of hell"
- PREMIO MEDITERRANEO 2016 - Award Winner for "San Pedro Sula, the door of hell"
2015
- Siena International Photo Awards - Selected for "Ecuador"
2011
- Leica talent - Finalist for "Shower in Palestine"
2019
- Solo exhibition, Sicario, a job like any other - Senape Vivaio Urbano - Bologna - Italy
2018
- Group exhibition, Sicario, a job like any other - History Miami Museum - Miami - USA
- Group exhibition, Sicario, a job like any other - Bronx Documentary Center/St. Mary's Bronx - NY - USA
- Group exhibition, The work of the Sicario - Miejskie Centrum Kultury - Bydgoszczy - Poland
- Group exhibition, The work of the Sicario - Państwowa Galeria Sztuki - Sopot - Poland
- Group exhibition, The work of the Sicario - Vienna House Andel's - Łódź - Poland
- Group exhibition, The work of the Sicario - 70° Congresso FIAF - Cortona - Italy
2017/18
- Group exhibition, The work of the Sicario - Centro Italiano della fotografia d'autore - Bibbiena- Italy
2017
- Group exhibition, Economic crisis in Venezuela - Teatro Mascagni - Chiusi - Italy
- Group exhibition, The work of the Sicario - Teatro Mascagni - Chiusi - Italy
- Group exhibition, The work of the Sicario - Ecomuseo del Freidano - Settimo Torinese - Italy
- Group exhibition, The work of the Sicario - Pinacoteca Civica - Follonica - Italy
2016
- Group exhibition, Istanbul between East and West - Biblioteca Nazionale di Napoli - Italy
- Group exhibition, Istanbul between East and West - Hotel Giorgione, Venezia - Italy
- Group exhibition, San Pedro Sula, the door of Hell - Libreria Fahrenheit, Roma - Italy
- Group exhibition, Istanbul between East and West & San Pedro Sula, the doors of Hell - Napoli - Italy