I’m Franco Guidi, a London-based photographer and visual content specialist with 10+ years at the intersection of luxury fashion and visual storytelling. I’ve advised designers and buyers on optimizing product imagery for online retail, and I specialise in jewellery, beauty, and product-on-model work—always with a philosophy of “visual honesty” so the luxury speaks clearly and confidently. Most recently, I’ve added a data-informed digital marketing approach to my creative process, supporting how visual content performs across e-commerce and social channels. From high-volume studio production and rapid launch turnaround to building long-term brand visual identity, I help brands translate their materials, craftsmanship, and mood into images that feel true, premium, and ready to convert.

Franco Guidi

I’m Franco Guidi, a London-based photographer and visual content specialist with 10+ years at the intersection of luxury fashion and visual storytelling. I’ve advised designers and buyers on optimizing product imagery for online retail, and I specialise in jewellery, beauty, and product-on-model work—always with a philosophy of “visual honesty” so the luxury speaks clearly and confidently. Most recently, I’ve added a data-informed digital marketing approach to my creative process, supporting how visual content performs across e-commerce and social channels. From high-volume studio production and rapid launch turnaround to building long-term brand visual identity, I help brands translate their materials, craftsmanship, and mood into images that feel true, premium, and ready to convert.

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I’m Franco Guidi, a London-based photographer and visual content specialist with 10+ years at the intersection of luxury fashion and visual storytelling. I’ve advised designers and buyers on optimizing product imagery for online retail, and I specialise in jewellery, beauty, and product-on-model work—always with a philosophy of “visual honesty” so the luxury speaks clearly and confidently.

Most recently, I’ve added a data-informed digital marketing approach to my creative process, supporting how visual content performs across e-commerce and social channels. From high-volume studio production and rapid launch turnaround to building long-term brand visual identity, I help brands translate their materials, craftsmanship, and mood into images that feel true, premium, and ready to convert.

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Work Experience

Fashion & Still Life Photographer / Visual Content at Liberty London (Part-Time)
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2023
Advised Liberty jewellery designers and buyers on how collections would photograph, shaping styling and digital presentation. Produced daily product and editorial content across high-end jewellery brands, supporting the brand’s growth during a six-year tenure. Managed launch visuals and still-life/editorial workflows for multiple brand rollouts within tight window constraints, contributing high-quality imagery for both digital channels and in-store debuts.
Fashion & Still Life Photographer at I Heart Studios
September 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Captured high-volume fashion and accessories imagery for premium global clients including Harrods and Jimmy Choo. Provided creative direction and training to freelance photographers, reducing time-to-retouching and improving on-set guidance to minimise reshoots. Supported campaigns and editorial-style production with consistent quality across varied client requirements.
Freelance Photographer & Visual Content Specialist at Self-Employed
November 1, 2011 - Present
Delivered studio and on-location digital content, art direction, and short-form video for luxury brands across multiple studios. Supported end-to-end creative production including mood boards, props, props and lighting design, and production coordination for brand-specific visual identity. Provided ongoing photography for Lily Gabriella after establishing the brand’s look and shoot approach, and advised clients on visual strategy that led to in-house production capabilities. Achieved high-volume delivery with fast turnaround for seasonal launches, and directed model tests for major agencies to secure new representation.
International Sales Manager at Figli di Enio Pescini
February 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Coordinated prototypes and production orders for elite luxury clients, bridging technical and creative teams to keep production aligned with brand expectations. Managed client-facing logistics for orders associated with high-profile fashion houses.
PR & Marketing Assistant (Footwear) at Gucci
May 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009
Supported campaign logistics by managing supplier relationships and coordinating samples for global events and editorial photoshoots. Worked under tight deadlines and contributed to smooth execution of high-profile marketing and media deliverables.

Education

Diploma in Photography & Visual Design at International School of Photography
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Postgraduate Diploma, Political Sciences at University of Florence
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Certificate in Digital Marketing at 5E Ltd Training Provider
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services