Alberto Prina is the Director and Founder of the Festival of Ethical Photography. He regularly participates at international contests and festivals as a jury member and portfolio reviewer. He is the creator of the Travelling Festival, exhibits that have been ideated and curated in Lodi that travel across Italy and Europe to amplify the photographers’ voices. He works as a reportage photographer for non-profit organizations developing projects in the field of photographic communication, multimedia and collaborative photography. He also organizes courses and workshops.

His passion for photography started in 2004. Since the very beginning, his interest has focused on social reportage photography. After having attended several photography courses in 2007 Aldo Mendichi started a documentary project about the Northern Ireland question, “The Troubles”. In 2010 he founded the Festival of Ethical Photography, together with Alberto Prina. He covered the role of President of the Gruppo Fotografico Progetto Immagine, the nonprofit association supporting the organization of the Festival, for 20 years. He is also a member of the editorial staff of Ludesan Life, an online reportage magazine which tells stories related to the province of Lodi.

Laura Covelli is the exhibit curator for the Festival of Ethical Photography. She began her professional career at the United Nations working in the fields of visual communication and marketing, corporate social responsibility, and fundraising. She has always been involved in visual literacy activities through programs created in collaboration with institutions, schools, non-profit organizations, and photographers. For the Festival she also coordinates the Educational programs aimed at students and teachers. She carries out teaching activities with particular attention to social photography and reportage.