Shortly after his graduation in Visual Arts in Milan, Italy, Franco started collaborating with several Italian and foreign fashion publications (Italian Vogue and Harper's Bazaar Italy among others.)
The collaboration continued for many years, having shot his last job, a still life editorial for Vogue Gioiello in 1999. Apart from editorial work Franco has shot catalogues and campaigns for major fashion designers.
In 1990 Franco Lanzi's work was chosen for publication in a book/showcase (published by Italian Conde' Nast)together with some of the most important international photographers. Since he has moved to Chicago he had focused primarly on the bridal fashion and the beauty enviroments. His work has been published in several magazines and campaigns.