Sofia Marchetti
Brand Photographer & Visual Storyteller
PROFILE
Independent brand photographer with 9 years documenting fashion houses, hospitality groups, and emerging luxury brands across Europe. Selected for Vogue Italia Fresh Eyes 2024. Currently splitting time between editorial commissions and a permanent gallery residency at Fondazione Sozzani.
EXPERIENCE
Lead Brand Photographer
Studio Marchetti · Milano, IT
Jan 2021 — Present
- Built independent studio servicing 40+ brands including Brunello Cucinelli, Aesop Italia, and Six Senses hotels with average project value €18k
- Lead photographer for Vogue Italia "Sustainable Style" editorial series 2023-2024 — 14 commissioned features published
- Manage team of 3 (assistant photographer, retoucher, production coordinator) across 60+ shoots annually
Senior Photographer
Condé Nast Italia · Milano, IT
Mar 2018 — Dec 2020
- Staff photographer covering Vogue Italia, GQ Italia, and AD Italia campaigns and editorial spreads
- Shot covers for 8 issues across the three publications, including Vogue Italia's centennial relaunch
- Mentored 4 junior photographers through Condé Nast's emerging-talent program
Freelance Photographer
Independent · Roma → Milano
Jun 2015 — Feb 2018
- Built portfolio with editorial commissions for Marie Claire Italia, L'Officiel, and Numéro Berlin
- Selected for Foam Talent 2017 — exhibited at Foam Amsterdam and Photo London
EDUCATION
MA Photography
Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) · Milano, IT
2013 — 2015
BA Visual Arts
Università IUAV di Venezia · Venezia, IT
2009 — 2013
SKILLS
- Editorial Photography
- Brand Storytelling
- Studio Lighting
- Fashion Direction
- Color Grading
- Team Leadership
LANGUAGES
- ItalianoNative
- EnglishFluent
- FrançaisProfessional
AWARDS
Vogue Italia Fresh Eyes
2024
Hasselblad Masters Finalist
2022
Italian Photography Award Editorial
2021
Foam Talent Selected
2017