Laura Barisonzi Photography

Hi, I'm Laura Barisonzi, a New York and Los Angeles photographer and director who strives to tell stories with emotion and action. My style is based on the beauty of real people and natural movement rather than stiff poses. To be a photographer and director means that I can previsualize, I have a concept in mind, I engage and direct whoever is behind the camera whether they are a real person or an experienced model. My images tell stories, but they didn't just happen by chance. I believe in consistency. I have worked with many of my collaborators for over a decade. My team works seamlessly and is in constant movement, working to create beautiful and dramatic light with technical precision. I am a nerd for lighting and cameras and am constantly testing and developing new technical approaches. I don't outsource my lighting direction, I am an expert at lighting and grip.

Cycling, running, climbing, swimming, and getting lost abroad help me have the energy to keep the production at full speed for every one of those 14 hour days on set. My passion for locations, gear, casting, retouching, and production means my team will put years of experience and planning into every element of your shoot. I speak Spanish and Mandarin Chinese in case your production involves travel. I studied at Brown University and RISD.

I am represented by Paula Gren of The Gren Group. 
Commercial clients have included: Adidas, Boston Properties, Bud Light, Brooklyn Brewery, Brooks Running, Calvin Klein, Canon, Cartier, CBS, Cole Haan, Comcast, Dove, Equinox, Exos, Gap, Google, Heineken, Hilton, Hulu, Logitech, Mandarin Oriental, MTV, Nationwide Insurance, New Balance, the NFL, Poland Spring, PwC, Red Bull, Reebok, TD Ameritrade, Tommy Hilfiger, Toyota, UPS, Zipcar.

Editorial Clients have included: Adweek, Barron's, the Guardian, Health, Hemispheres, Muscle & Fitness, The Nature Conservancy, Newsweek, Outside, Rolling Stone, Runner's World, Women's Health, Yoga Journal.