This blog unveils the stories behind my lens as I capture the world. Join me in exploring life's simplicity and the diverse beauty of different places, seen through the eyes of a city-dweller with a camera and a backpack.

© Bruno Candiotto

Dive into my handpicked book recommendations exploring narratives that inspire

• Ansel Adams in the National Parks: Photographs from America's Wild Places

• Cereal City Guide: New York (English Edition) (read it on Kindle)

• Elements: In Pursuit of the Wild - Rucksack Magazine

• Genesis (English Edition) - Sebastião Salgado (Portuguese Edition)

• How to Read a Photograph - Ian Jeffrey

• Kinfolk Travel: Slower Ways to See the World - John Burns (read it on Kindle)

• Peter Lindbergh: On Fashion Photography

Explore next-level recommendations that promise an enriching reading experience.

• Alex Webb: Dislocations

• Day Trading Attention: How to Actually Build Brand and Sales in the New Social Media World - Gary Vaynerchuk (listen it on Audible)

• Photographing America: Henri Cartier-Bresson / Walker Evans

Explore my personal gear selections, an assortment of tools and gadgets.

• Canon EF 50mm F/1.2 L USM: This lens has been my go-to for ages. It adds creamy goodness textures to my shots. It almost feel like I'm cheating…

• Echo Show 15: From streaming to smart home control, it's my go-to for a connected living.

• Thule GoPack Backpack Set: It simplifies all my journeys with 4 backpacks designed for seamless compatibility with Thule cargo solutions.

• Joby GorillaPod® Kit: I've never been a fan of lugging around tripods. This one has been solving my day-to-day problem.

• Lowepro GearUp Pouch: Life gets chaotic with tangled cables. These quality, practicality, and lightweight design keep my digital life organized.

• Ricoh GR III Street Edition: My underrated pocket-sized gem is always ready and never disappoints.