I’m an Italian photographer based in London, working across fashion and portraiture. My images explore contemporary expressions of femininity and movement through a quiet, emotionally charged lens – often shaped by my background in dance and a long-standing interest in art history and sculpture.

I work with both film and digital, but I’m especially drawn to analogue processes for their texture, unpredictability, and slower pace. Much of my personal work incorporates alternative printing methods like cyanotype or photopolymer etching, allowing me to extend the photographic process beyond the frame.

Whether shooting editorial stories, campaigns, or collaborative portraits, I aim for a sense of intimacy and directness. I see photography as a shared space, something shaped by trust, attention, and presence.

Get in touch with me if you want to discuss collaboration, ideas or a brief. I am available for commissions in the UK and abroad.

Contact: +44 07999394552 / manuela.fraioli@gmail.com / @manuela_fraioli

Selected clients: Nohra Design, Maison Suzu, Overdue, Lula Japan, Lomography, Fenwick, Bohoo, PosterGirl, Harrods, Da Luna London, Charles Tyrwhitt, Kolosova Design

Selected awards and exhibitions

  • Finalist of Portrait of Britan vol 7 2025, London
  • Exhibition ImagiNation Paris May 2024, Paris