About William

William Preite is a landscape photographer born in 1986 in Vicenza, in northern Italy. His story with photography is rooted in a long journey that began in 2011, when he left the routine of city life behind and set off alone for Australia.

Over four years he crossed the continent twice, from arid deserts to tropical rainforests, from rugged canyons to untouched beaches: landscapes he had only ever seen in documentaries. It was there, immersed in the wilderness, that his deep bond with nature was born. In 2016 he picked up a camera to preserve the extraordinary places he was discovering.

Back in Italy, his perspective changed. After years of endless horizons and open oceans, he finally saw with new eyes the mountains that had always stood on the horizon of home: the Alps.

Since then, the mountains have been the heart of his photography. Demanding ascents, winter camps beneath starry skies, heavy backpacks and long waits for the right light: every image is the result of time spent in the field, careful planning and deep respect for the places he photographs.

Along the way he found a community of adventurers and photographers who became close friends. For William, photography is far more than an image: it is a way to connect with the wilderness, discover new places and share them with others.

Today his photographs invite the viewer on a visual journey through moments of silence and grandeur. Through his photo tours, he shares the locations he loves and the experience gained in years of mountain photography.