Specialist portrait photographer in Chiswick, London. Cristina Massei crafts elegant, authentic professional portraits and business headshots in a relaxed, editorial studio style.
Cristina Massei is a specialist portrait photographer based in Chiswick, London, known for an elegant, emotional and authentic approach to professional portraits and business headshots. Trained in photography and journalism in Rome, Cristina blends strong composition and refined lighting with a documentary eye to create images that feel both polished and personal. Why choose Cristina for your portrait? Her work is informed by decades of experience shooting for editorial and the live arena, giving her a confident, creative way with people and light. Whether you need a studio portrait for a corporate profile, a LinkedIn headshot with personality, or a series of professional portraits that capture your brand, Cristina brings editorial styling and a calm, consultative process so every subject looks natural and composed. Her portrait sessions focus on storytelling: she listens first, learning how you want to be seen, then shapes the session around mood, wardrobe and environment. In the studio in Chiswick Cristina uses flattering light, thoughtful posing and subtle direction to relax clients and bring out genuine expression. The result is a suite of images that work across business profiles, press materials and personal branding — timeless photographs with a contemporary, editorial edge. How she works: each portrait begins with a short consultation to define objectives and tone. On the day Cristina creates a relaxed atmosphere, guiding posture and expression while encouraging spontaneity so images feel alive rather than staged. Post-shoot, she applies careful retouching to maintain natural skin texture and the authenticity of the moment. Rooted in narrative and shaped by technical craft, Cristina’s portraits are ideal for professionals and creative clients in London and across the UK who want more than a standard headshot. Based in Chiswick and active in editorial circles, she combines press-honed instincts with a sensitive, client-first approach—delivering professional portraits that reveal personality, confidence and presence.