Bettina Pittaluga, a French-Uruguayan photographer, has specialized in capturing intimate and emotional moments through her lens. Her early interest in photography emerged at the age of 14 when she began taking pictures of her friends and family. After training as a photojournalist, she pursued academic excellence, earning a master’s degree in sociology from the Sorbonne and another from the Centre for Literary and Scientific Applied Studies. Sociology became a revelation for her, offering a structured way to explore her questions and contextualize her interests.
Her photography, which emphasizes authenticity, revolves around people and their stories.
She primarily works with medium format film and often takes care of printing her photos herself.
Her commitment to analog photography is rooted in her need for a tangible and hands-on creative process that involves meticulous attention to detail. Her photographic style is a sensory and instinctive exploration of reality.
She uses her art to give a voice to those who are often overlooked by traditional media. Themes of love, tenderness, and kindness are central to her work, reflecting her ongoing fight against injustice, violence, and hatred. Her images are powerful visual statements that embody her convictions and her commitment to change.
In addition to her personal projects, she collaborates as a freelance photographer with prestigious publications, including M Le Monde, Wall Street Journal Magazine, and The New Yorker.