Elisabettavacchettophotography

I'm Elisabetta Vacchetto — a portrait specialist from Italy now working in Cowley, Oxford. Portrait photography is my primary focus: I seek the small, genuine moments that reveal personality and presence. Whether you need a refined headshot for LinkedIn, a polished business portrait for your website, or a personal studio session that feels truly you, my aim is to produce images that are both professional and alive with character. My approach is collaborative and calm. I build a relaxed atmosphere so clients who are nervous in front of the camera can settle quickly. Through friendly conversation and simple direction I find authentic expressions and confident posture without forcing poses. I shoot on a Canon EOS R5 C and combine careful lighting choices with an eye for composition to create portraits that read well online and in print. Sessions are tailored to your goals. I work in studio and outdoors, and can also photograph on-location in offices when a business portrait needs to sit within a workplace context. Before the shoot we discuss your objectives — the look you want, where images will be used, and any wardrobe or styling preferences — so the session is focused and efficient. My editing is thoughtful and restrained, preserving the natural quality of the moment while ensuring a polished final result. Although portrait work is my core specialty, I also have experience creating images for business uses: headshots, team portraits and visual assets that support personal branding and corporate presence. I bring the same documentary curiosity and narrative sensibility to commercial or event contexts when needed, always prioritising authenticity and professional presentation. If you value portraits that feel real, intentional and tailored to how you want to be seen, I’d love to hear about your project. Based in Cowley, I welcome bookings from individuals, creatives and businesses across Oxford and the surrounding area — let’s create images that tell your story and make a confident first impression.