Photo Studio Fornarelli
A working photography studio and school in central Bari, offering professional equipment rental, darkroom facilities, and courses in both traditional and contemporary photographic techniques.
At a glance
Photo Studio Fornarelli operates as a professional studio accessible by appointment rather than as a retail shop. The space serves multiple functions: a fully equipped shooting studio with darkroom facilities, a school offering collective and private photography courses, and a resource library of photographic books and films.
History
Founded by Domenico Fornarelli, the studio has established itself as an active center for photographic practice and education in Bari, combining professional services with instructional programming.
What you see
The studio occupies a discreet street-level location without a display window, situated between a café and a tailor shop. Inside, visitors encounter professional-grade lighting and shooting equipment, a functioning darkroom available by reservation, and dedicated spaces for portrait work and still-life photography. Exhibition materials and photographic objects are regularly assembled on-site for curated events.
Cultural significance
The studio represents a working model of photographic practice that bridges professional production with education. Its dual role as both a service facility and teaching center supports the continuation of darkroom traditions alongside contemporary digital techniques within Bari’s cultural infrastructure.
Key facts
- Address: Strada II De Angelis, 4, 70124 Bari
- Coordinates: 41.1012801, 16.86687
- Phone: +39 389 6403614
- Website: https://domenicofornarelli.wixsite.com/studiofornarelli
- Access by appointment only
Practical information
The studio is appointment-only; contact directly to arrange visits, book equipment rental, or enroll in courses. Courses include photo retouching, darkroom technique, photography history, artificial lighting (for portraits, still-life, and light-painting), and basic and advanced technical and language instruction. Private lessons can be arranged.
Getting there
The studio is located at Via G. Petroni and Viale J. F. Kennedy in central Bari. Look for the entrance between Caffè degli Angeli and a tailor shop; the door is marked with an intercom.
Sources & resources
- Official website: https://domenicofornarelli.wixsite.com/studiofornarelli
- Cultural Heritage Online: https://culturalheritageonline.com
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