
About Riccardo Lopez
Riccardo is a portrait and event photographer based in Rome. He was born in Naples and lived in London and Cape Town for over twelve years, working as a musician and songwriter. He has been a professional photographer for five years. His work mainly consists of portraits and events. However, his fondness for travel and adventure has led to a growing passion for street photography.
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