I'm Debora Palazzo, an independent photographer from Italy. I lived in London for six years and worked in various fields of photography. Since 2016, I've been living and working in Zurich, exploring many facets of my craft. My main focus is portrait and lifestyle photography, and I bring experience in art direction, photo editing, and team leadership to every project.

Debora Palazzo

I'm Debora Palazzo, an independent photographer from Italy. I lived in London for six years and worked in various fields of photography. Since 2016, I've been living and working in Zurich, exploring many facets of my craft. My main focus is portrait and lifestyle photography, and I bring experience in art direction, photo editing, and team leadership to every project.

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I’m Debora Palazzo, an independent photographer from Italy. I lived in London for six years and worked in various fields of photography. Since 2016, I’ve been living and working in Zurich, exploring many facets of my craft.

My main focus is portrait and lifestyle photography, and I bring experience in art direction, photo editing, and team leadership to every project.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital Creative Director at Tony McGee
December 31, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Directed digital creative projects in a London-based role, overseeing photographic and visual content creation.
Studio Manager at The Portrait Studio / Robjun LTD, London
December 31, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Managed studio operations including photography management, photo lab, graphic design and photo retouching.
Portrait Photographer at CitiStudio, London
December 31, 2014 - August 11, 2025
Executed portrait photography assignments capturing professional imagery.
Photo Editor at Khorus, Naples
December 31, 2010 - August 11, 2025
Handled photo editing tasks and contributed creatively to projects in Naples.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Conducted freelance photography projects internationally, specializing in portraits and lifestyle, working with brands and musicians.
Photo Manager at EF Education First, Zurich
December 31, 2025 - August 11, 2025
Managed photography team and workflow, overseeing all photography and editing operations to ensure high quality results.
Photo Editor at EF Education First, Zurich
December 31, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Edited images and photos, supporting educational content with creative and technical expertise.
Print Production Worker at Druckerei Edubook AG, Zurich
December 31, 2017 - August 11, 2025
Worked in print production supporting educational material printing and photo lab processes.
Graphic Designer at Print Gallery, London
December 31, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Provided graphic design services including photo lab work and customer service.
Photo Manager at EF Education First, Zürich
January 1, 2022 - Present
Managing photography teams including recruitment and training of new talents, overseeing art direction, retouching, and image selection for campaigns, and developing efficient workflows to ensure smooth project organization and delivery.
Photo Editor at EF Education First, Zürich
December 31, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Photo editing and supporting photographic processes within the organization to deliver high-quality visual content.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Shooting portraits, lifestyle, and various photographic projects as an independent professional since 2008.
Studio Manager at The Portrait Studio / Robjun LTD, London
December 31, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Managed studio operations, coordinated bookings, and assisted in photographic sessions in a busy London photography studio.
Digital Creative Director at Tony McGee, London
December 31, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Led creative digital projects, art direction, and photography initiatives within the company to deliver innovative visual campaigns.
Portrait Photographer at CitiStudio, London
December 31, 2014 - August 11, 2025
Photography of portraits for clients, focusing on capturing lifestyle and professional images.
Photo Editor at Khorus, Napoli
December 31, 2010 - August 11, 2025
Edited photographic content and contributed to creative direction within the Napoli-based company.
Graphic Designer at Print Gallery, London
December 31, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Worked as a graphic designer supporting print production and creative projects.
Print Coordinator at Druckerei Edubook AG, Merenschwand, Zürich
December 31, 2017 - August 11, 2025
Managed print orders and coordination of printing school materials.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance photography with a focus on portrait and lifestyle; leadership of teams, art direction, retouching, and project workflow management.
Digital Creative Director at Tony McGee
December 31, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Creative direction for digital campaigns; coordination with London-based teams and clients.
Studio Manager at The Portrait Studio / Robjun LTD
December 31, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Studio management, photography operations, and staff coordination.
Portrait Photographer at CitiStudio
December 31, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Portrait photography assignments and related studio work in London.
Foto Editor at Khorus
December 31, 2010 - September 23, 2025
Photo editing and production support in Napoli.
Grafikdesignerin at Print Gallery
December 31, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Graphic design for print materials; collaboration with London-based studio.
Drucksachbearbeiter at Druckerei Edubook AG
December 31, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Print production support and documentation for educational materials; Merenschwand, Zürich area.
Foto Manager at EF Education First
December 31, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Photography management and coordination; development of workflows and assets delivery.
Foto Editor at EF Education First
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Photo editing and image curation for educational materials; collaboration with design and production teams.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance photographer since 2008; umfassende Erfahrung in Porträt-, Lifestyle-, Werbe- und Editorial-Fotografie, Art Direction, Retusche, Grafikdesign, Illustration und Typografie; Führung von Fotografenteams und Entwicklung effizienter Workflows.
Foto Manager at EF Education First
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Verantwortlich für Fotomanagement, Workflows, Bildbearbeitung und Retusche; Bildauswahl und Bildkoordination für Kampagnen.
Foto Editor at EF Education First
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Foto-Editor; Bildbearbeitung, Retusche, Produktionunterstützung; Mitwirkung an Kampagnen.
Drucksachbearbeiter at Druckerei Edubook AG
January 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Druckmaterialien- und Produktionskoordination; Zusammenarbeit mit Design-Teams.
Grafikdesignerin at Print Gallery, London
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Grafikdesign für Printmedien; Kundenprojekte und Produktionsabstimmungen.
Portrait Fotografin at CitiStudio, London
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Portrait-Fotografie im Studio und vor Ort; Kundenbetreuung und Koordination.
Studio Manager at The Portrait Studio / Robjun LTD, London
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Studio-Management, Ablaufkoordination, Teamführung und Fotoprozesse.
Digital Creative Director at Tony McGee, London
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Creative Director; Konzeptentwicklung und Fotografie-Direction für Projekte.
Foto Editor at Khorus, Napoli
January 1, 2010 - September 23, 2025
Foto Editor; Retusche und Bildproduktion; Zusammenarbeit mit Redaktionen.
Digital Creative Director at Tony McGee
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Led digital photography initiatives and creative direction for Tony McGee's London-based projects.
Studio Manager at The Portrait Studio / Robjun LTD
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Managed studio operations, photography workflow, client relations and post-production pipelines.
Portrait Photographer at CitiStudio
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Portrait photography assignments in London.
Photo Editor at Khorus
January 1, 2010 - September 23, 2025
Photo editing and processing for Napoli-based projects.
Freelance Photographer at Various
January 1, 2008 - Present
Independent photographer since 2008, serving diverse clients across portrait, lifestyle and editorial projects. Led teams, art directed shoots, and managed post-production workflows.
Photo Manager at EF Education First
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Overseeing photography management, asset workflows and publication readiness in Zurich.
Photo Editor at EF Education First
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Photo editing and asset management in Zurich.
Print Production Worker at Druckerei Edubook AG
January 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Print production support in Zurich.
Graphic Designer at Print Gallery
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Graphic design work for London-based projects.
Digital Creative Director at Tony McGee
January 1, 2015 - Present
Led digital creative direction for photography projects and campaigns, blending concept development with production oversight.
Studio Manager at The Portrait Studio / Robjun LTD
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Managed studio operations, photography workflows, and team coordination in a fast-paced London setting.
Portrait Photographer at CitiStudio
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Produced portrait sessions and editorial photography for clients in London.
Photo Editor at Khorus
January 1, 2010 - September 23, 2025
Edited and retouched images for client projects and publications.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance photography work across multiple disciplines including portrait and lifestyle.
Photo Manager at EF Education First
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Photo Manager overseeing photography workflows and asset management in Zurich.
Photo Editor at EF Education First
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Photo Editor handling image selection and retouching for educational materials.
Print Production Worker at Druckerei Edubook AG
January 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Graphic Designer at Print Gallery
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Graphic design work supporting print and marketing materials.
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
Since 2008, I have worked as a freelance photographer, engaging in various projects including editorial and fashion photography. My work has been featured in multiple publications and I have collaborated with diverse clients to deliver high-quality imagery.
Acting Head of Photography at EF Education First
January 1, 2022 - Present
In 2022, I took on the role of Acting Head of Photography, leading a team at EF Education First in Zurich, where I oversaw photography projects and ensured quality across all visual content.
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
Since 2008, I have been working as a freelance photographer, focusing on various sectors including fashion, lifestyle, and editorial photography. My experiences include working with renowned clients, creating impactful visual content that resonates with the audience.
Photographer at EF Education First
January 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
As the Photographer Director, I was responsible for crafting visual narratives that represent the essence of EF's mission and values. My role involved collaborating with diverse teams to deliver high-quality imagery for marketing and promotional materials.
Photo Manager at EF Education First, Zurich
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Oversee photography workflow and asset management for school materials and campaigns; led lab operations and supervised photo editing and retouching teams.
Photo Editor at EF Education First, Zurich
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Edited and curated educational photography; supported creative direction and managed digital assets; collaborated with global teams.
Graphic Designer at Print Gallery
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Graphic design and print production for gallery materials; created visuals for exhibitions and publications.
Studio Manager at The Portrait Studio / Robjun LTD
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Managed studio operations, team hiring and training, and photography workflows in London.
Photo Editor at Khorus
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Photo editing for news and media; prepared images for publication.

Education

College of Visual Communication – Reportage Photography at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Advertising Photographer, Graphic Designer, Advertising Director at ILAS, Higher Institute of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Specialization in Architecture at Artistic Senior High School Ettore Majorana
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Diploma Advertising Photographer, Graphic Designer, Advertising Art Director at ILAS, Higher Institute of Visual Communication, Naples
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Architecture Specialization at Artistic Senior High School Ettore Majorana
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Advertising Photographer at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London; ILAS, Higher Institute of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Graphic Designer at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Director of Advertising Art at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Reportage Photography at ILAS, Higher Institute of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Architecture specialization at Artistic Senior High School Ettore Majorana
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Advertising Photographer at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Reportagefotografie at ILAS, Higher Institute of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Architecture Projects specialization at Artistic Senior High School Ettore Majorana
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Reportage Photography at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London College of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Advertising Photography, Graphic Design, Advertising Director at ILAS, Higher Institute of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Artistic Senior High School – Specialization in Architecture at Ettore Majorana
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Reportage Photography at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London, College of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Advertising Photographer, Graphic Designer, Advertising Director at ILAS, Higher Institute of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Artistic Senior High School – Specialization in Architecture at Ettore Majorana
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Master's Degree in Fine Arts at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Reportage Photography at UAL, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London College of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
Advertising Photographer, Graphic Designer, Advertising Director at ILAS, Higher Institute of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
Architecture at Artistic Senior High School Ettore Majorana
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026

Qualifications

Advertising Photographer, Graphic Designer, Advertising Director
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Werbefotograf, Grafiker, Regisseur der Werbungskunst
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Advertising Photographer
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Graphic Designer
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Director of Advertising Art
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Advertising Photographer
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Graphic Designer
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Director of Advertising Art
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Advertising Photographer
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Graphic Designer
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Advertising Director
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Advertising Photographer
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Graphic Designer
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Advertising Director
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Advertising Photographer
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
Graphic Designer
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
Advertising Director
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other