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Hi Everyone, October has been a busy and meaningful month. I spent a few weeks in London and Düsseldorf, and even though it rained almost all the time, we still found pockets of light to get outside and photograph. In London, we visited the World Wildlife Photography Awards at the Natural History Museum and watched Our Story by David Attenborough, a film that left us inspired. Seeing that level of storytelling reminded me of why I love this craft. I also attended a fascinating lecture by Mathieu Bitton at the Leica Store in Washington, DC. In Düsseldorf, I was lucky to meet and talk at length with the photographer Oliver Steller. He was very generous with his time, thoughtful, and incredibly talented. Our conversation reminded me how much we grow when we spend time with other creative people. I also kept working with my Leica and the 28 mm fixed lens. I only brought the Leica on this trip, and it pushed me in all the right ways. When you switch from a Canon or Nikon zoom lens to a fixed 28 mm lens, you change how you see a scene. You slow down, walk the space, and think more carefully about light and composition. The lens is wide, so you need to manage the background and get closer to your subject. It can feel uncomfortable if you are used to shooting from a distance, but it often leads to more immersive images. It sharpens your eye and helps you grow in ways that a zoom cannot. My memoir is moving forward. I am deep into editing, which is not as much fun as writing, but it is helping the story take shape. I also gave a presentation on the KelbyOne Community Live about photography in Italy. Live sessions always give me energy, and the questions help me think about new ways to teach. I also had a portfolio review with Scott Kelby this month. His advice is always thoughtful, practical, and incredibly generous. He even mentioned me and my website on his blog. Here is the link. I am grateful for everything this year has brought. Thank you for reading, supporting my work, and being part of this journey. I am now trying to wrap up my 2025 projects and begin thinking about 2026. My Best, Vito
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