Durante gli studi di Economia all'università di Milano, Alberto Zanetti viene rapito dal mondo della fotografia, segue l'istinto e inaspettatamente abbandona i progetti futuri nel mondo della finanza per avvicinarsi all'affascinante universo della creazione di immagini.
Mentore di questo improvviso cambiamento è stato PierPaolo Ferrari, co-fondatore di ToiletPaper Magazine, che rapisce Zanetti dagli studi per tenerlo al suo fianco come fidato assistente. Dopo alcuni anni di gavetta inizia a fotografare in autonomia dando forma a un immagine e uno stile molto personale.
Appassionato di pellicola diventa presto riconosciuto e stimato per i suoi ritratti, divertendosi a spaziare tra moda e arte con la stessa passione e curiosità.
Ad oggi continua ad essere parte dello staff ToiletPaper Magazine e collabora con diversi magazine quali L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Mexico,GQ Mexico, Wallpaper* and the Rake Japan, portando avanti la propria carriera indipendente anche nell'advertising con brand come Hogan, Fratelli Rossetti, Boglioli, Paula Cademartori, Agnona, Rossella Jardini and Italia Independent.
While studying Economics at University in Italy, Alberto Zanetti was kidnapped, suddenly and unsuspectedly, by the world of photography. He abruptly abandoned his planned future in the world of finance, and made a swift turn towards the beguiling world of creative image making.
Zanetti’s mentor in this move was PierPaolo Ferrari, co-founder of the influential ToiletPaper magazine who plucked Zanetti from his studies and placed him immediately as his trusted assistant.
Zanetti served as Ferrari’s assistant for several years, but the young talent quickly made an imprint with his own photography and individual style. Obsessed with shooting on film, Zanetti quickly became known and sought after for his iconic portraits. He often also dabbles in the stylish twin worlds of fashion and art.
Though he continues to be part of the ToiletPaper Magazine staff, Zanetti has carved out a distinguished solo career for himself, collaborating frequently with such magazines as L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Mexico ,GQ Mexico Wallpaper* and the Rake Japan. He also does brand and advertising work for such companies as Hogan, Fratelli Rossetti, Boglioli, Paula Cademartori, Agnona, Rossella Jardini and Italia Independent.