Italian Vogue held an unusual photo shoot, in which they photographed not models, but ordinary people (12 photos)

Forest fires are currently raging in sunny Sicily. This is a real disaster, since the fire affects not only residential buildings, but also important infrastructure. Italian Vogue decided to draw attention to this problem in its new August issue. And not professional models were invited to the shooting, but ordinary residents of Palermo. As a result, the photo shoot turned out to be incredibly emotional and colorful. The publication’s staff also conducted a short interview with them. Let's get a look.

Maria Firicano, fishmonger





Maria feels like the “queen of the house,” who praises with the same passion with which she advertises her product. Matriarchy reigns in Palermo, and Maria Firicano is a prime example of this.

Vittorio Magazza, actor



Mondello Bay is the most beautiful beach in the province of Palermo. The actor claims that this place gives him strength.

Zaira Crisanti, student

A student at the Academy of Fine Arts and the daughter of a puppet maker.

Giovanna Rubino, grandmother-housewife



In Palermo, everything is built on relationships with neighbors who share their burdens with each other: according to the story of Giovanna Rubino, from washing and sewing to babysitting.

Salvatore Gnoffo, retired



Salvatore Gnoffo loves to dress well and walk along the alleys of the old market, which he once went to with his entire large family.

Selena Caramazza, actress



Selena Caramazza is an up-and-coming Italian actress who believes her strength lies in her roots.

Giuseppe Carollo, retired mechanic



Giuseppe Carollo is in love with his profession. He said that a mechanic needs hearing no worse than a musician.

Loretta Di Mino, former manager



There is a place in Palermo that is the soul and symbol of the revival of the city - this is the Church of Spasimo with the adjacent buildings of the complex. Loretta Di Mino worked there for many years.

Giuseppe Mormino, former postman



Giuseppe Mormino is the keeper of the history of the fishing town, who still lives in the house where he was born and knows all the locals.

Maria Chiara Dragotto and the Palermo women's football team



Maria Chiara is the captain of the women's soccer team.

Niko Pezzer, street artist



Niko Pezzer admits that he loves to draw, dances tango, and in a past life he was a hairdresser. The central street of the city is its art gallery.

Maria Basso, fruit and vegetable seller



Saro Market is a music of seductive smells. It is there that Maria Basso sells the most delicious and fresh products, teaching her children the craft. And this photo conveys her fiery character.