The Venice Carnevale is not solely about masks. Local Italians and an increasing number of foreign costumers now prefer historical costumes or painted faces. The characters are photographed on the busy streets of Venice against a grey wall and using only natural lighting. The wall takes on a color hue reflected onto it from the costumer's dressings. The project aims to showcase a more intimate and realistic side of the costumes. The photo project is an exploration of contrasts - vivid light and quiet darkness. This is the real Venice Carnevale...
