Maurizio Di Pietro is an Italian freelance documentary photographer primarily focused on social and environmental issues. He graduated in 2001 with a degree in computer science and often incorporates his passion for science into his work.
After working for many years as a stage photographer, he became involved with several non-governmental organizations in Morocco, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, and the West Bank. Afterwards, he spent several years in Kenya, documenting the effects of climate change while also addressing social and human aspects. He continues to explore the intersection of environmental and social issues and is dedicated to food and environmental sustainability with his ongoing project, ZERO HUNGER. Today, he also works as a photography teacher at the Factory10 photography school.
His images have been featured in national and international magazines such as National Geographic, GEO France, Der Spiegel, BBC, and many others. His work has been recognized in prestigious international competitions, including the LUCIES, the Sony World Photography Awards, and Pictures of the Year. In 2023, he was honored as Environmental Photographer of the Year.
The United Nations aims to achieve the “Zero Hunger” goal by 2030. The project emphasizes an innovative and sustainable solution to the growing food crisis: exploiting the potential of insects as a source of protein.
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