Ayzoh! Media Lab is where investigative research, photography, writing, and design come together to create powerful, immersive stories: never simply for their own sake, but always to inspire and build meaningful, tangible change. At Ayzoh!, we don’t just document stories; we live them. Every project is rooted in deep collaboration and shared experiences with communities, working side by side with those whose voices deserve to be heard.

From Start to Finish

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Ayzoh! is rooted in documentary photography, but to stay truly independent and avoid compromises, we’ve built the ability to manage entire editorial projects, from research to final output. With over 30 years in international publishing, we work across print, digital, video, web, and app platforms to deliver accurate, undistorted communication.
How we do it

Research & Immersion

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Every project begins with rigorous field research, led by our team of dedicated investigators. We seek the stories that remain unseen, the voices that remain unheard. Once a narrative takes shape, our photographers and writers embed themselves within the communities, living their daily lives, listening, understanding. This is not parachute journalism—it’s deep, participatory storytelling.

Creation in the Field

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Unlike traditional media teams that collect raw content and finalize it elsewhere, we craft the story on-site. Our photographers, writers, and researchers travel with full mobile workstations, allowing for immediate editing, post-production, and refinement. This ensures that the narratives we build are not abstract interpretations—they are forged in real time, in collaboration with the people who live them.

From Data to Narrative

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While our photographers capture the essence of the story through images, our researchers and writers translate lived experiences into words. We draw from multiple disciplines—anthropology, sociology, literature, and beyond—to create narratives that are as intellectually compelling as they are emotionally engaging.

Design & Production

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Once the material is collected and shaped, our designers transform it into striking visual publications—print, digital, or multimedia. Whether it’s a book, a magazine, an interactive exhibit, or a documentary, every format is carefully curated to maximize impact and engagement.

Distribution & Impact

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A story is only as powerful as its reach. That’s why we don’t just publish; we strategically distribute our work to ensure it sparks dialogue, inspires action, and fosters real change. Whether through exhibitions, online platforms, or partnerships, each project is designed to reach the right audiences and achieve the impact it deserves.

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Stories from the magazine

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Differently Dancing
In a time when inclusion is often discussed but rarely embodied, the Diversamente Danzanti project shows how movement and human connection can open up genuine spaces of participation. Through the Hobart® Method, the body becomes a voice, the group becomes...
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Tecla Lab by Camilla Garelli
Some partners don’t need introductions. They arrive quietly, like a familiar presence. Tecla Lab is one of them. Rooted in Torino yet shaped by journeys across Africa and South America, Tecla Lab gives form to something Ayzoh! deeply believes in: everyday...
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La Notte sulle Spalle / The Night on Our Shoulders
Regarding our work in the performing art sector, at Ayzoh!, we have made a clear choice: to stand alongside independent theater companies that tell meaningful stories—stories of resistance, human dignity, and the never-ending search for freedom. With...
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Where Is Home?
I originally wrote this text for the Camp Erech Box — the publication we created during our time in the Mauritanian desert. It was never meant to be public, but now that the project continues to travel and evolve, I feel ready to share it here.  — Giulia...
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Centro Educativo Pavarotti in San Lucas Tolimán
Known locally as Programa Utzilal Tijonikel — “Teaching Goodness” in the Kaqchikel language — the Centro Educativo Pavarotti offers more than education. It offers direction, dignity, and the tools for indigenous youth to shape their futures...
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Learning from Vulnerability
I wrote this during the long return from Camp Erech — to hold together fragments, emotions, and questions that still echo through my days. I wasn’t sure I would share it. But the desert has a way of continuing to speak, even after you leave it behind....

Latest Publications

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Somos / Pueblo Ancestral Viviente
"Somos" is a call to listen, to witness, and to act. Created in deep collaboration with Maya communities across Guatemala, this project amplifies ancestral voices that have long been silenced, distorted, or ignored. At its heart lies the Popol Wuj, the...
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Biblioteca Comunitaria El Rosario
El Rosario is a photo book and a tribute to a grassroots library in Oaxaca, Mexico. Created with the community of Santa Catarina Minas, it celebrates literacy, biodiversity, and collective imagination. All proceeds support the library and its partner...
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Je Suis la Rue
Discover the vibrant streets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, through the eyes of talented youth who transform urban spaces into creative playgrounds. Ayzoh! established the Centre Photographique de Ouagadougou (CPO), an inclusive photography center empowering...
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Visit Awra Amba
Awra Amba, a visionary community in Ethiopia, challenges conventional norms by promoting equality, peace, and sustainability. As global ambassadors, Ayzoh! shares their inspiring story through an illuminating photographic book and dedicated website, highlighting...
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Isegran
An intimate homage to the maritime community of Isegran, Norway, this book celebrates the profound connection between humans and the sea. Explore themes of love, tradition, craftsmanship, and passion, reflecting on the sea’s timeless ability to unite...
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Dialogo Silenzioso: the Book
Dance meets Ethiopia’s ancestral rhythms in "Dialogo Silenzioso," a compelling visual narrative commissioned by the Ethiopian Embassy in Italy. Ayzoh! created this book and traveling multimedia exhibition, celebrating dance as a universal language and...

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