Valery Rizzo

Valery Rizzo is an accomplished photographer and editor, specializing in commercial and editorial photography within the realms of food, travel, and lifestyle, with a particular focus on urban lifestyles and agriculture. Since founding Valery Rizzo Photography in 2009, Valery has contributed to various prestigious platforms including Adobe Premium Stock, Offset Images by Shutterstock, Getty Images, and Alamy, showcasing an extensive range of photographic work. In addition to photography, Valery has been a textile artist and illustrator for Polo Ralph Lauren, influencing home design from 1995 to 2009. Valery is also a co-editor and photographer for the book "Urban Farmers, The Now (and How) of Growing Food in the City." Educational background includes degrees from Pratt Institute and specialized studies at the International Center of Photography School and School of Visual Arts.