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 curator of the Festival of Ethical Photography. She began her professional career at the United Nations, working in the fields of visual communication, marketing, and corporate social responsibility. She has always been involved in visual literacy activities through programs created in collaboration with photographers, institutions, schools, and non-profit organizations. Since she started to work for the Festival, Laura has selected and curated exhibitions of more than 100 internationally renowned photographers, contributing to the promotion of photography as a tool for reflection on social and ethical issues. Her work also includes moderating author talks and book presentations, where she engages in dialogue with photographers and journalists to share unheard stories that offer the public the opportunity to confront diverse and complex realities. For the Festival, she also coordinates educational programs for students and teachers, the World Report Award | Documenting Humanity, and the Open Call for the non-profit sector, while also teaching with a particular focus on social photography and reportage.