Agostino Giorgio Chiarucci works as an outdoor and fashion photographer. He practises many sports, focusing particularly on climbing and mountaineering in which he does not seek extreme performance, but prefers the search for experience and the creation of a meaningful memory.
Her shots move in parallel with this intention, focusing not so much on the sporting act but on everything that revolves around it: the preparation, the fatigue and the emotions that are generated by certain situations.

Sofia Rainer works as a stylist and is passionate about outdoor activities such as skiing, climbing or paragliding. Each experience is a challenge for her and an opportunity to push her limits and discover something new about herself.

Together they are a couple in life and in work, they move in a balance between adventures in nature and moments when they seek artistic inspiration. Every journey they take is full of discoveries, challenges and creative experiences that push them to live each day to the fullest and contaminate each other while growing personally and professionally.

The trip we are talking about was an adventure in the high mountains, specifically Peru and Bolivia. It was not a simple holiday, but rather a true experience of exploration and discovery. We planned this trip for about a month, with the intention of exploring and documenting the beauty and challenges of such an extreme environment.
Here is a brief account of the itinerary: we left Lima, the capital of Peru, and headed north to Huaraz, where we climbed a 5,000 metre peak. We then followed the classic tourist route: Ica with its sand desert, the Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu, the Rainbow Mountains, until we reached the salt desert of Uyuni in Bolivia, which was our last stop. From climbing a 6,000 metre peak to desert surfing and hiking in Machu Picchu, this trip was an unforgettable adventure.

Travelling to these regions is an endless source of inspiration that deeply influences our creativity and the way we approach artistic projects.

Sofia - For me, travelling is an extraordinary opportunity to immerse myself in new environments, cultures, traditions and fashion trends. These experiences enrich my work, offering new perspectives and ideas. For example, direct contact with people allows me to better understand the cultural value of certain stylistic elements. This helps me to give depth and meaning to designs, making them not only aesthetically appealing, but also rich in history.
Travelling is not only a source of inspiration, but also a fundamental tool for my growth, both professionally and personally

Agostino - Certainly such a journey has a huge impact on my creative process in terms of style and unconscious influences.
One of the aspects that has most fascinated and influenced me on a photographic level besides the beautiful landscapes is the light, in a place so far from home the light is different during the hours of the day and it was wonderful to use it to photograph.
This kind of experience has enriched me a lot on a creative research level, giving me a lot of stimuli and ideas for future shots and works.

This was one of the most memorable moments of our trip. The Wanderlust bandana proved particularly useful in a totally unexpected situation.

We were in a base camp at an altitude of 4,500 metres, far from any source of drinking water. We were exhausted after a 2,000 metre hike and water was scarce. Fortunately we had our bandana with us, which we used to filter the water we found near the base camp. With this simple trick, we managed to turn the water that was undrinkable into drinking water.

Sofia - For me, sports such as hiking, climbing and paragliding are particularly important. Being physically prepared through these activities is crucial for working in difficult and often remote environments. Hiking helps me maintain stamina and be ready for long days of exploration, while climbing improves strength, qualities that are essential for reaching the best places. Paragliding, on the other hand, offers a unique perspective, allowing me to see the world from a completely new angle, adding an exciting dimension to my adventures.
In short, the combination of these sports not only prepares us physically for our adventures, but also enriches our travel experience, allowing us to get in tune with our surroundings.

Agostino - To face this type of experience, you need to be very familiar with the mountain environment. Personally, I did not do any specific preparation before leaving for Peru, as I am not an athlete.
I simply climbed and walked in the mountains as I always do, perhaps trying to spend more time at high altitude by climbing Mont Blanc to get used to the altitude.