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Monochrome portrait of shirtless young actor Francesco di Tullio posing against a plain grey studio backdrop wearing patterned trousers

Portrait of actor Francesco di Tullio stretching with arms overhead, wearing a graphic t-shirt and flat cap against a seamless grey backdrop.

Black and white editorial portrait of an actor wearing a graphic sweatshirt and cap seated against a seamless white studio background.

Portrait of actor Francesco di Tullio lifting his sweatshirt against a plain white studio background

Black and white editorial diptych featuring actor Francesco di Tullio in dark menswear against a plain light studio background.

Close-up portrait of a young man with short hair wearing a striped sweater, with his hand near his face and eyes closed.

Monochrome editorial portrait of actor Francesco di Tullio showing a shoulder tattoo and silver rings against a neutral studio backdrop

Black and white editorial diptych of actor Francesco di Tullio posing in a tank top, trousers, and tracksuit jacket against a neutral studio backdrop.

Close-up portrait of actor Francesco di Tullio wearing a black sweater against a white background, captured by photographer Alan Gelati.

Close-up black and white portrait of actor Francesco di Tullio wearing a varsity jacket and earring against a white background.

Black and white editorial portrait of actor Francesco di Tullio wrapping his hands for boxing, smiling with a tattooed arm.

Monochrome portrait of a man leaning down to lace up his black combat boots against a plain white studio backdrop.

Various Editorials Actor Francesco di Tullio - for Salu ... 2026

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In this evocative series of black and white portraits, photographer Alan Gelati masterfully captures actor Francesco di Tullio through a lens of raw, athletic intimacy. The project functions as a sophisticated fashion editorial, stripping away environmental distraction to focus entirely on the subject's presence and graphic aesthetic. Throughout the collection, Gelati utilizes a balanced interplay between natural light and precise studio strobe setups, achieving a high-contrast finish that emphasizes skin texture and the intricate details of di Tullio’s extensive tattoos. The styling, polished by makeup artist Serena Palma, leans into a minimalist framework, pairing structured tailoring with urban streetwear elements to create a contemporary visual language. By employing high-key lighting for some frames and moody, low-key chiaroscuro for others, the series transitions seamlessly between vulnerable candid moments and composed, architectural portraiture. The composition remains intentionally spare, frequently utilizing negative space to underscore the subject’s sharp buzzcut and focused expression. This project serves as a masterclass in modern editorial photography, where simplicity acts as a conduit for character. The work avoids unnecessary artifice, favoring a clean, high-contrast aesthetic that feels both timeless and urgent, effectively positioning di Tullio as a compelling modern muse within the landscape of high-end editorial portraiture.