Born in the Marche Region of Italy, and raised in Milan, Francesco is a photographer whose style was born from a deep and passionate understanding of food. A former professional chef, restaurateur and teacher, Francesco worked in kitchens across Europe and served as a professor of culinary arts at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, before picking up a camera to explore the art of digital image capture. His comfort with food, the process and people who create food, has endeared him to renowned chefs, creatives and food marketing professionals alike. Francesco is based in the New York Metro area, and has a fully equipped 3000 square- food studio in Union City, NJ, overlooking Manhattan.