CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

STILLS • MOTION • ART DIRECTION

NYC • MILAN

A black and white photo of a woman with short hair, standing with arms raised, leaning against walls on either side of her, in a dark, minimalist architectural space.
Multiple hands holding a large, curved butternut squash on a light-colored surface.

Ally & Gino is a creative photography studio working with premium food, entertainment, hospitality brands, and leading editorial publications.

Based in NYC and Milan. Available worldwide.

We align your visuals to your vision and your aesthetic, making pictures people can feel.

Black and white close-up photo of an elderly man with glasses, a beard, and curly hair, wearing a necklace, smiling slightly, with a hand in the foreground. 
COHESIVE, DISTINCTIVE, AUTHENTIC IMAGERY
SHORT-FORM VIDEO
PREMIUM PHOTOGRAPHY FOR LICENSING
TAILORED EDITORIAL CONTENT
ART DIRECTION AND VISUAL CONSULTING
A hand holding a spoon, pouring yellow liquid into halved boiled eggs in an eggshell cup on a black stand on a wooden surface, with a dark blurred background.
Top view of a coffee ritual setup with a hand pouring milk into a cup of black coffee on a tray, along with a packet labeled 'London & Notropics,' a spoon, a striped cloth, and some papers, all on a light-colored surface.
Broken eggshells in various shades of brown and white, some with jagged edges, arranged on a surface.
Close-up of a person holding an avocado cut in half, showing the seed and bright green flesh.
Book cover featuring a frying pan with eggs and vegetables arranged as a smiling face, with the title "L'uovo Tutti I Segreti" and authors Manuela Rigo and Alessandra Del Sole, along with a red circular label with white text.
Black and white portrait of a man playing a trumpet.
Close-up of sliced tomatoes submerged in water in a white bowl, with some whole tomatoes in the background.
Close-up of ripe red and yellow tomatoes with water droplets, some still attached to green stems.
A black and white photo of a man and woman. The woman is topless with short, styled hair, and the man is wearing a suit with curly hair.

WHERE YOUR VISION LEADS

WE CREATE

A hand pouring coffee from a mug into a stack of three white mugs on a table. Coffee spills over the table, and a cloth is placed beside the mugs.
Person with curly hair and sunglasses wearing a fur coat and jewelry, standing with arms outstretched inside an elevator with reflective walls.
Let's discuss your next projects together!

OUR WORK SITS AT THE INTERSECTION OF

BRAND STRATEGY, EDITORIAL SENSIBILITY AND CREATIVE EXECUTION

TAKING CARE OF HOW YOUR BRAND

LOOKS, FEELS

AND COMMUNICATES TO THE WORLD

Woman in blue shirt and jeans with no shoes standing on tiled floor, leaning on a balcony railing with a city skyline in the background during dusk.
A black-and-white close-up portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, resting her chin on her hand and looking directly at the camera with an intense expression.
A young man in a beige suit and shirt standing with his hands in his pockets against a golden background.

We photograph in both digital and analogue, selecting the medium that best reflects the character of each project.

From small remote produced content to larger-scale projects, we help you to find what you are looking for.

A blue bottle of Portofino Dry Gin with a colorful illustration of a town with buildings and hills on the label, placed next to a clear glass with a large ice cube and a lemon wedge.
A man with dark hair and a white jacket looking through a glass door, with his face and arms reflected in the glass. Behind him, on a cobblestone street, there is another man sitting on the curb wearing a hat and casual clothing, looking toward the camera. There are signs on the wall behind him, and a city street scene is visible in the background.
Cover of Jazzwise magazine featuring a black and white portrait of an elderly man with glasses and gray hair, with various headlines in white and orange.
Cover of Jazzwise magazine featuring a black and white portrait of an elderly man with glasses and gray hair, with various headlines in white and orange.
Cover of Details magazine featuring a man in a beige suit with a striped shirt, surrounded by headlines in red, black, and blue text.
Black and white magazine cover featuring a close-up portrait of a man with a beard and short hair, the word 'NOW' above his eyebrows, and 'JAY BARUCHEL' at the bottom, with a subtitle 'The Trotsky star makes geek chic'.
Poster advertising the exhibit of Rosanne Cash titled 'Time Is a Mirror' at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville, with images of Rosanne Cash holding a guitar and sitting, and text in black, red, and purple watercolor background.
Poster advertising the exhibit of Rosanne Cash titled 'Time Is a Mirror' at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville, with images of Rosanne Cash holding a guitar and sitting, and text in black, red, and purple watercolor background.
Close-up black and white portrait of a person with short dark hair, wearing thick-rimmed glasses, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
Close-up of a chocolate chip cookie with melted chocolate inside, placed on a beige plate.
A mature woman with gray curly hair looking upward, wearing a patterned scarf and dark clothing, against a dark background.
A white plate with raw beef shank slices on a white background.
A flat lay photograph of various food items including a raw beef patty with a raw egg yolk on top, a bowl of yogurt with raspberries and orange slices, a halved apple, a small pitcher of honey, and scattered red berries on a white background.
A cast iron skillet containing a baked omelette, placed on a wooden cutting board. Eggshells nearby and a striped kitchen towel to the side.
A round ceramic plate with a green and white glazed design, holding a skewered piece of grilled meat and a small bowl of sauce with herbs, with sauce splatters on the plate.

Let’s discuss your next project together!

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Black and white portrait of a young man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a white tank top and multiple necklaces, against a dark background.
Close-up black and white photo of a smiling woman with light-colored hair, partially closed eyes, and a big smile showing her teeth.
Two orange bowls of mixed tomato and mozzarella salad garnished with fresh basil on a dark wooden table, with a fork in the top bowl and a spoon in the bottom bowl.
Black and white photo of a woman with long hair, standing in profile, holding an acoustic guitar in her right hand, with a dark background.
Black and white photo of a performer with short hair, sitting on a chair, leaning forward with closed eyes, with an acrobat or performer in a leotard standing behind him, resting her head on his, and her hand raised above her head, with a ballet shoe
Baked apple dessert in a cast iron skillet with sliced apples arranged on top, resting on a checked cloth, with a small bowl of caramelized apple slices, a cup of dark beverage, and bowls of cinnamon and cocoa powder on a dark countertop.
Close-up of an elderly man with glasses, gray hair, and a beard, smiling and showing his teeth.
Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with dreadlocks, wearing earrings, holding a wrapped gift, against a dark background.
A young man with short hair, wearing a white tank top and jeans, standing sideways against a white background.
A glass dessert dish filled with pink berry ice cream with red berries. In the background, there is another similar dish out of focus.
A topless person with blonde hair lying on a bed with pink sheets, arms behind head, and an ashtray with a cigarette on a leopard print tray nearby.
Black and white close-up photo of a smiling woman with shoulder-length hair, looking downward, with a hand near her chin.

SELECTED PROJECTS

The Egg Book

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Hands holding a ceramic bowl of pasta salad with chopped vegetables and herbs on a dark surface.
Hands holding a ceramic bowl of pasta salad with chopped vegetables and herbs on a dark surface.
Page from a recipe book with a recipe for Egg Salad, including ingredients and variations, and preparation instructions.
Page from a recipe book with a recipe for Egg Salad, including ingredients and variations, and preparation instructions.

NYC Street

New York Magazine

  • A man wearing a colorful plaid shirt smokes a cigarette while standing outside on a sunny day, with a glass building reflecting the sky overhead.

  • Inside a grocery or convenience store with a man inspecting an item on a shelf. Items and decorations are scattered around, including pictures on the wall, boxes, and a green painted wall on the left side. The store has a tiled floor and fluorescent lighting.

  • A line of five people standing against a brick wall, looking in different directions. They are holding smartphones, and some are carrying shopping bags with a Levi's logo. The group appears to be waiting or observing something.

  • A colorful mural of various animals including a dog, cat, rabbit, and birds, with butterflies in a green grassy background, on the wall of a carnival booth. Two young women and a man sit nearby; the man is looking at his phone and holding a drink, while the women are looking at their phones.

  • Group of children and adults in formal attire standing on church steps, some children in white dresses and flower crowns, others in suits, posing for a photo during a religious ceremony.

  • People celebrating at a pride parade, with one person covered in glitter, wearing a pink tank top with an eye print, and rainbow-colored accessories. Others are seen in casual clothing, with some holding phones, against a city street background.

  • Three senior men sitting on a bench outside a coffee shop. The man on the left is looking at his phone, the middle man is reading a newspaper, and the man on the right is rubbing his eye. There is a small plant and a pet bowl near the bench. The cafe window behind them has a sign that reads 'Jack's Coffee' and shows reflections of the street.

  • A young child wearing a jacket with fur trim and pink headphones with a cat face design, holding hands with an adult in a cream coat during daylight, with other people in line or waiting nearby.

  • A storefront with large glass windows and a ornate white stone facade. Two people, an elderly man and a young girl in a red coat, are standing outside, both looking at their phones. Behind them, inside the store, shelves of books and promotional posters for authors Chelsea Clinton and Nassim Nicholas Taleb are visible.

  • Two orange chairs in front of two round marble tables, with a black cushioned bench, patterned cushions, and a wood-paneled wall with a black hanging lamp in the background.

    The Yalo Hotel Project

  • A black hanging pendant lamp in front of a large window with sheer curtains, overlooking a blurred view of residential buildings outdoors, with a dark armchair partially visible in the foreground.

    The Yalo Hotel Project

  • A modern hotel room featuring a built-in nightstand with decorative items and artwork, a wall-mounted black lamp, a patterned accent wall, white bedding, and green curtains.

    The Yalo Hotel Project

  • Wall-mounted shelf with books, a vintage green rotary phone, and an orange digital clock displaying 10:54.

    The Yalo Hotel Project

  • A gold-colored desk lamp on a white desk, with a black speaker and wine glasses in the background, against a beige wall with curtains.

    The Yalo Hotel Project

  • Brick buildings along a waterway, with lush green foliage and a cloudy sky overhead.

    The Visit Belgium Project

  • A tall, historic clock tower with a pointed spire and ornate architecture, seen against a pale blue sky. The tower features large clock faces and decorative details, with part of the surrounding roof and brick chimney in the foreground.

    The Visit Belgium Project

  • A window on a brick wall with pink and red flowering plants in pots on the sill.

    The Visit Belgium Project

Istanbul in color

Curated Magazine

  • The interior of a public bus with passengers seated and standing, holding onto handrails. The bus has large windows, and some advertisements and a route map are visible.

  • A busy city street with pedestrians, a boy pulling a colorful cart, a man in a suit walking, and multiple buildings with store signs and windows.

  • A man walking along a waterfront with boats, a bridge, and buildings in the background. The man is carrying a large tray of fried food on his head.

  • A busy street scene with people walking and shopping. A woman in a black coat with a headscarf and a white purse pushes a stroller carrying a girl in a pink shirt and pink shoes. There is a street vendor stall in the background selling picture frames and other items. Several people are visible in the background, and decorative flags hang across the street.

  • People riding motorcycles and scooters on a city street with buildings, trees, and a parked van in the background.

  • An outdoor farmers market with vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables under umbrellas, with tall trees and blue sky in the background.

  • A person wearing a black hooded jacket and black face covering walking past a yellow and red apartment building with shops on the ground floor. The building has some signs and posters, including a large truck with Turkish text parked in front. A tree partially blocks the left side of the scene, and part of a blue vehicle is visible in the foreground.

  • Six boys sitting on concrete benches against a red wall, with graffiti and a green door nearby.

  • A storefront with signs advertising real estate services and other products. An elderly man is sitting on a chair outside under a shaded area, looking down at a mobile device. There are curtains, a sign with prices, and a dog lying on a table inside.

LET’S GET STARTED

Though we're just two, we think big and deliver bigger.

Let's discuss your project!
The image features the text 'New York' in elegant black script on a white background.
Blank white sheet of paper
Close-up of the words 'good FOOD' in teal and black font on a white background.
The word 'Gourmet' written in elegant, cursive black font.
The word 'CURATED' in black capital letters on a white background.
Black silhouette of a woman with long hair, standing on one leg, with the other leg bent back and arms raised up in a dance pose.
A vintage neon sign of the Paramount logo with stars surrounding a mountain peak and the word "Paramount" written across it.
Black background with the word 'MONOCLE' in large bold white letters.
Black background with white silhouette of a person riding a horse.
United Nations emblem with a world map surrounded by olive branches.
Logo of the organization 'Care' featuring an orange circular symbol and the word 'care' in orange text.
Award badge for the 2022 Bi-Connector World Food Photography Awards featuring a green broccoli sprout.
Badge reading 'Recommended by Tendentstem' and '2025', with a green plant branch.