Michele Belloni

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A curated archive of selected works exploring the quiet power of visual honesty and the natural elegance of women. Every frame limits heavy makeup and elaborate hair styling when not driven by conceptual inspiration shoots, prioritizing the unadorned presence beneath. Working in both color and a deep, timeless black-and-white, the focus remains on celebrating raw, unposed beauty and liberating portraiture from rigid glamour stereotypes.

Designed to let the imagery exist in its truest form: uncluttered, minimal, and absolute.

Editorial studio portrait of a model wearing dark attire with a feather headpiece and a sculptural cage crinoline, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white editorial portrait of a woman with long dark hair wearing a collared shirt, photographed outdoors by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Editorial studio portrait of a blonde model wearing a fur coat and an elaborate hair arrangement interwoven with dry branches, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white editorial studio portrait of a woman looking up with layered chains, captured by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Editorial studio portrait of a woman with long wavy hair wearing a white lace-trimmed dress, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a blonde woman wearing a light button-down shirt, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Editorial studio portrait of a model wearing a white feathered outfit and matching headpiece with hands raised, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a model posing between monumental columns, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Editorial studio portrait of a woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a purple buttoned top and necklace, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a woman resting her chin on her hand, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Editorial studio portrait of a blonde woman wearing a dark teal dress and an elaborate braided updo with a fascinator, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a woman smoking a cigarette while leaning against a wall by a railway platform, photographed by Michele Belloni in Italy.

Editorial studio portrait of a woman wearing a dark beret and black top with her hand to her chin, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial group portrait of three women wearing light shirts, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Editorial studio portrait of a woman with dynamic motion-blurred hair wearing a deep teal dress and holding a book, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a woman with long wavy hair wearing a turtleneck sweater and jeans, photographed by Michele Belloni in a location near Rome.

Editorial studio portrait of a woman with long wavy hair in motion, wearing a dark blazer over a lace-trimmed blouse, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor portrait of a woman with dark, fringed hair, wearing a button-down shirt with her arms crossed, photographed by Michele Belloni near Rome.

Editorial steampunk-inspired studio portrait of a woman with curly hair and a tattoo, wearing a top hat with goggles and a black dress, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white editorial studio portrait of a woman wearing a white shirt and black suspenders, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Editorial studio portrait of a woman wearing a sheer white blouse and holding a dachshund, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a man wearing glasses, a button-down shirt, and suspenders while leaning against a stone wall, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Editorial studio portrait of a woman with dark curly hair wearing a black off-the-shoulder dress and choker, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a woman in a cable-knit turtleneck sweater posing against old tree trunks, photographed by Michele Belloni in Tuscany.

Editorial studio portrait of a woman wearing a satin slip dress seated on a red tufted leather sofa beneath a grand vintage mirror, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a woman with long blonde hair wearing a strapless floral dress, looking back over her shoulder while leaning on a railing, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair backlit by the sun, wearing a light shirt and embracing herself, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white outdoor editorial portrait of a woman with long hair wearing a black lace-sleeved dress, leaning on a bridge railing and looking back over her shoulder, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Black and white studio portrait of a freckled woman with flowing hair and a small braid, wearing an off-the-shoulder top and looking back over her shoulder, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Dramatic black and white editorial studio portrait of a woman in a dress and heels seated in an armchair, gazing upward, photographed by Michele Belloni in Rome.

Michele Belloni in his private photography studio in Rome

About

The photographic work is rooted in a pictorial, chiaroscuro-driven approach to contemporary portraiture. Focusing on the interplay between deep shadow and soft, deliberate light, studio and location sessions explore the quiet, timeless essence of the subject, stripping away the superfluous to elevate the narrative depth.

Drawing inspiration from classical painting and cinematic atmospheres, every series is approached as a carefully curated visual study. By blending organic textures, deliberate styling, and strict technical execution—shooting almost exclusively with a Fujifilm X100VI alongside medium format flash systems—the imagery exists in a space suspended between reality and fine art.

Based in Rome, Italy, available for international editorial assignments, fashion commissions, and exclusive private portrait sessions.

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