You can call me PADZ. I'm an introvert born in 1975.

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After spending years in Sweden and Switzerland, I'm currently living in Drôme provençale (South-East of France) with my Swedish partner, photographer Michael Johansson.

No matter where circumstances take me, I will always consider myself Italian, with roots in Veneto.

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I was raised in a Catholic "family" in which men are nothing but monsters and women wouldn't allow themselves to admit their own misery.

This triggered some serious issues I've been struggling with since (see my blog for details).

Doctors told me that "I keep thinking too much"...

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So I've tried to find myself a passion, one special thing that would keep my mind (very) occupied and ultimately become my identity. 

I enjoyed working as a journalist and a rock photographer, but it was not quite what I needed in the long run.

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I've finally found satisfaction in my sunny garden, growing my own organic food (I've been a vegetarian for about 15 years) and watching the amazing wildlife. Nature is everything to me.

Besides, I've kept a soft spot for photography, pâtisserie and European antiques.

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For any possible collaborations such as writing assignments (speeches, articles, reviews, etc., in English and French), photo projects or tidy deliriums, just get in touch !

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Thank you! 💛

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PS: If you like music photography, you definitely should visit Michael Johansson's website: www.saguaro.se