Nicola Iafrate (b. 1990) was born in Bologna, Italy, where he currently lives and works. He began his photographic practice in 2019 after discovering his grandmother’s old Kodak Retina. He later attended a course at the Centro di Fotografia of Spazio Labò in Bologna, where he developed a foundation in analog photography and basic darkroom printing. His practice is rooted in observation and listening, and has led him to cultivate an intimate relationship with outdoor spaces and with the ongoing transformation of landscapes and communities. Over the years, he has developed a deep connection with mountainous environments, which he understands as places of refuge and resistance, both literal and metaphorical. Walking through these spaces becomes a process that continually reshapes his perception of the surrounding world. His photographic research operates at the threshold between natural and anthropogenic landscapes, sustained by a constant introspective approach. His work has been published and exhibited through various independent and international editorial projects.