Clara Pafundi is a renowned photographer and visual artist based in New York City. She has been capturing the beauty of the world through her lens for over a decade.
Clara was born in Italy and moved to the United States when she was just a child. She grew up in New York City, where she developed an early passion for photography. She began taking pictures of her friends and family, and soon realized that she had a talent for capturing moments in time.
Clara attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Photography. After graduating, she began working as a freelance photographer, shooting for magazines and newspapers around the world. Her work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle, GQ, and The New York Times Magazine.
In addition to her commercial work, Clara also creates personal projects that explore themes such as identity, memory, and place. Her photographs have been exhibited at galleries around the world including The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City and The Photographers' Gallery in London.
Clara's work has been recognized with numerous awards including the International Center of Photography Infinity Award for Applied/Fashion/Advertising Photography (2015) and the Lucie Foundation International Photography Award (2016). She is also an active member of Women Photograph, an organization dedicated to promoting gender equity within the photography industry.
Clara continues to push boundaries with her photography by exploring new techniques and perspectives. Her work is a testament to her passion for capturing beauty through her lens.