Simone Morelli: The Street Photographer Who Slows Down Time

In an interview with Artribune, Roman street photographer Simone Morelli (born 1987) discusses his slow, analog approach to photography. Morelli began in 2012 after receiving a Praktica camera in Sweden; his first roll was shot at Rome's Cimitero del Verano. He cites influences Josef Koudelka, Trent Parke, Marco Pesaresi, and Jason Eskenazi. His projects include 'In the bubble,' capturing people through bus windows, and 'Sale,' a long-term series shot outside central Rome. Morelli emphasizes the importance of printing, calling it integral to his creative process, and values direct human interaction over social media. The article frames his practice as a counterpoint to digital speed, invoking Luigi Ghirri's philosophy of photography as a 'path of knowledge.'