Ginevra Bonina (b. 1993) is an Italian documentary photographer, videomaker, writer, and producer. Born in Catania, Italy, she holds a Master's degree in Languages, Economics, and Institutions of Asia and North Africa from Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2017). In 2024, she completed a Masterclass in Photo and Videojournalism with the Italian online magazine InsideOver and joined the Canon Student Development Program.
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, since 2019, Ginevra works as a freelance photographer, balancing commercial assignments with long-term personal projects focused on women's and minority rights, feminist issues, and spirituality. Her practice combines a documentary approach with a poetic and symbolic visual language, rooted in storytelling and social research.
Awards & Recognitions:
Trieste Photo Days — Mark Power Special Prize, Selected Photographer (2026)
Encontros da Imagem Portfolio Reviews, Selected Photographer (2026)
Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award, Shortlisted (2026)
Prix Révélation SAIF × La Kabine, Finalist (2026)
FotoSlovo — Trip/Essay Category, Silver Medal (2026)
World Report Award — Nonprofit Category, Festival della Fotografia Etica, Winner (2026)
ZEKE Award for Systemic Change, First Prize (2026)
Canon Student Development Program, Selected (2024)
Exhibitions:
Résilience, Galerie Joseph, Paris / France (November 2026)
Festival della Fotografia Etica, Lodi / Italy (September–October 2026)
Festival OFF Arles, Projection, ENSP, Arles / France (July 2026)
2026 ZEKE Award Exhibition, Bridge Gallery, Cambridge, Massachusetts / USA (March–April 2026)
Talks & Panels:
ZEKE Award Exhibition, Paris / France — Artist Talk & Winners Reception (November 13–14, 2026)
Encontros da Imagem, Braga / Portugal — Public Presentation (October 2026)
Festival della Fotografia Etica, Lodi / Italy — Guided Visits, (October 3–4, 2026)
SDN Visual Storytelling Festival — Panelist, (April 1, 2026)
Festival del Ciclo Mestruale, Milan / Italy — Panel & Projection, (May 2026)