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Luca Varano is a photographer born in New Jersey and based in Los Angeles. He earned his BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design, where he developed a practice grounded in narrative image-making and a deep engagement with queer history. His work often explores the intersection of landscape, identity, and intimacy, using photography to document overlooked narratives and coded spaces.…Luca Varano is a photographer born in New Jersey and based in Los Angeles. He earned his BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design, where he developed a practice grounded in narrative image-making and a deep engagement with queer history. His work often explores the intersection of landscape, identity, and intimacy, using photography to document overlooked narratives and coded spaces.

Luca Varano

Photographer, Content Creator, Video Editor, +2

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Luca Varano is a photographer born in New Jersey and based in Los Angeles. He earned his BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design, where he developed a practice grounded in narrative image-making and a deep engagement with queer history. His work often explores the intersection of landscape, identity, and intimacy, using photography to document overlooked narratives and coded spaces.…Luca Varano is a photographer born in New Jersey and based in Los Angeles. He earned his BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design, where he developed a practice grounded in narrative image-making and a deep engagement with queer history. His work often explores the intersection of landscape, identity, and intimacy, using photography to document overlooked narratives and coded spaces.

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Luca Varano is a photographer born in New Jersey and based in Los Angeles. He earned his BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design, where he developed a practice grounded in narrative image-making and a deep engagement with queer history. His work often explores the intersection of landscape, identity, and intimacy, using photography to document overlooked narratives and coded spaces.

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Work Experience

Photographer & Social Media Manager at Lavender Blue

January 1, 2024 - Present

Engineered a content strategy that increased social impressions from 2,500 to over 11 million in a single quarter, resulting in significant growth; Oversaw product promotion and inventory sync across TikTok and Meta platforms via Shopify and WooCommerce, driving seamless integration across the ByteDance and Meta ecosystems.

Darkroom & Printshop Manager at RISD

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Mixed and replenished photographic chemistry, monitored temperature and dilution ratios, and maintained archival standards. Assisted with printing techniques, enlarger calibration, and darkroom practices across 35mm, Medium Format, and Large Format processes. Operated and calibrated inkjet printers and scanners, troubleshooting RIP software, Color-Byte ImagePrint, and Adobe platforms to ensure accurate color correction and print quality.

Editorial Liaison at L’Uomo Vogue

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Executed in-house editing and developed layout mockups for print and digital features. Orchestrated complex scheduling and international calendar management, including fashion weeks, editorial meetings, and production timelines. Maintained strict confidentiality and professionalism while handling high-profile talent and sensitive campaign materials, working closely with our legal team to ensure compliance across external hiring and internal teams.

Freelance Photographer

January 1, 2018 - Present

Conceptualized, photographed, and retouched campaigns through a fully self-managed production pipeline, overseeing every phase from creative ideation to final asset delivery. Led pre-production, scheduling, and crew coordination for large-scale domestic and international campaigns, managing teams of up to 60 people in collaboration with cinematography departments.