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Photographer Sante D’Orazio Reflects on Life and Art

3/28/2026

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  • Sante D’Orazio, a 70-year-old photographer, recounts his life in A Shot in the Dark.
  • Born in Brooklyn to Italian parents, he credits diverse cultures and Catholic iconography with shaping him.
  • His career includes Elton John and Bruce Springsteen, but he prioritizes the nude as his artistic focus.
  • He describes depression and addiction as part of his life, remaining committed to photography and saying, "I’m ready to shoot anytime."