Once again, the Portfolio Review at Trieste Photo Days 2025 proved to be a great success, offering emerging and established photographers a valuable opportunity for dialogue and exchange with experts and professionals in the field.
The 2025 edition brought together renowned reviewers, including international guests and leading voices in contemporary photography: Matt Black, Paolo Verzone, Denis Curti, Dario De Dominicis, Gianpaolo Arena, Claudia Colecchia, Federica Berzioli, Lorella Klun, and Vincenzo Labellarte.
Over two days, from 24 to 25 October, the Festival became a hub of discussion, reflection, and growth, confirming itself as a privileged meeting place for contemporary photography.
The Portfolio Review was organised for the second consecutive year in collaboration with Photo Imago, an association that, thanks to the contribution of its founder Adriano Perini, has played a significant role in promoting photographic culture, today carried forward by Fabio Rinaldi.
The awards ceremony took place on Sunday, 26 October, when Jury President Denis Curti and the committee honoured the most deserving projects.
First Prize, a copy of the book La luce incisa di Elio Ciol and the prestigious Stele created by artist Giorgio Celiberti
Giulia Natalia Comito – “A/R Acqua e Ruggine”
The jury awarded Giulia Natalia Comito’s project A/R Acqua e Ruggine “for creating a challenging and original project, capable of capturing unseen perspectives and transforming the idea of travel into narrative.Her images, taken from the window of a local train, convey nostalgia and urgency with a delicate and never repetitive aesthetic.”
Honourable Mention and a copy of the book La luce incisa di Elio Ciol
Julia Zyrina – “Coloring pages”
Julia Zyrina’s Coloring pages was recognised “for its incredible creativity and for demonstrating remarkable craftsmanship. Coloured threads intertwine with the everyday life of her family with sincere spontaneity and intimacy, giving life to a narrative that combines artistic gesture and emotional depth.”
Honourable Mention and publication in Il Fotografo
Fabio Giacuzzo – “Il Paesaggio Negato (negativo naturale)”
Fabio Giacuzzo’s work was recognised “for portraying with great sensitivity the transformation of a landscape, and for skillfully combining the art of the darkroom with a rigorous and aesthetically flawless narrative.”
