23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Umberto Cervo, The Last Neapolitan Woodcarver | 2

This photo is part of a series I shot in Naples in 2025, portraying the artisans of the city. Umberto is an 85-year-old man, still working as the last woodcarver of the city. We met in his small and packed workshop in the heart of Naples, taking multiple photos and hearing his whole life story for over 2 hours. The photos, with a written piece, were published in Italy Magazine some months later.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Naples, Italy
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Francesco Guerra