Bio
Photojournalist with access to institutional power, public events, and social movements.

Awards:

Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards

Andrea Calandra is a Rome-based photojournalist specialising in political and institutional coverage, Vatican events, and social demonstrations in Italy.
He works under press conditions for international media and agencies, and is experienced in breaking news, ceremonial events, and crowd dynamics.
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His work has been published in leading Italian and international newspapers and magazines, like Il Messaggero, Il Foglio, La Verità, Financial Times, The Guardian, Vogue, Stern, Wall Street Journal, Berliner Zeitung, Moscow Times and he has been recognised with honours from the Tokyo International Photography Awards and the International Photography Awards.
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Recent assignments include extended coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City.
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Andrea Calandra is available for assignments in Rome and throughout Italy.
Contact: calandrafoto@gmail.com / +39 3934989184 —
Press Card N° 183470
Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards
Selected publications and tearsheets available here.
