Elisabetta Colaleo
@elisabettacolaleo
Art director and photographer crafting visual narratives for cultural, educational, and social-impact projects.
What I'm looking for
I work as a Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Freelance Art Director since 2016, creating photographic reportage and visual content for cultural events. I develop visual narratives that communicate identity, atmosphere, and the audience experience across photography, visual communication, and art direction.
Over the years, I have collaborated with festivals and cultural organisations across Southern Italy, including Premio Maggio, Bari, with a particular interest in storytelling in jazz and cultural production. I’ve also produced and post-processed content for concerts and live events, and in 2018 a selection of my work was published by Rolling Stone Italy and Rolling Stone India as part of their live music coverage.
From May 2023 to July 2026, I led creative concepts, photographic production, and art direction at Odd Ep. Studio for communication campaigns dedicated to educational institutions, cultural projects, and social impact initiatives. I combine documentary observation with visual storytelling, and I’ve supported major public-installation and awareness campaigns, while also delivering workshops through ITC Giulio Cesare on empathic communication and social media in the age of social media.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Photographer, Graphic Designer
Freelance
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Designed visual narratives and created photographic reportage and visual content for cultural events, music festivals, theatre productions, and dance performances, including institutional and social communication projects. Served as photographer and art director, working with storytelling-focused cultural production and live events.
Art Director, Graphic Designer and Photographer
Odd Ep. Studio
May 2023 - Jul 2026 (3 years 2 months)
Responsible for developing creative concepts and producing visual content and art direction for communication campaigns for educational institutions, cultural projects, and social impact initiatives. Combined photography, design, and illustration to create cohesive visual narratives.
Graphic and Web Designer
Treebe
May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year)
Created visual content and communication assets for digital and print media, including infographics, promotional materials, social media content, and logo design. Developed and managed websites using WordPress and Elementor.
Photographer Art Director
Eremo Club
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Produced and post-processed photographic content for concerts, live events, and promotional/creative campaigns while collaborating with the organization. Contributed photographic narratives and graphic design systems for cultural communication.
Teacher
ITC Giulio Cesare
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Delivered workshops as part of an educational program on empathic communication in the age of social media. Guided students through participatory activities to critically reflect on advertising messages and social media content.
Video Assistant and Photographer
Elisabetta Sbiroli
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Provided video production support for a promotional trailer and produced photographic reportage of a festival event. Contributed to the visual coverage of a live programming showcase.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IDEAcademy
Specialization Program (EQF Level 4/5), Graphic Design & Art Direction
Completed a two-year specialization program in Graphic Design & Art Direction at IDEAcademy (Professional Qualification in Advertising Graphic Design, EQF Level 4). Also completed (not concluded) 80 CFU credits in Communication Strategy Planning, Advertising Campaign Development, Sponsorship and Promotional Activities (EQF Level 5).
Classical High School Socrate
Diploma, Classical Studies
Earned a Diploma in Classical Studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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