Hi there!
I’m Cristiana - a Portuguese photographer based in Manchester, where I live with my partner and our lovely dog, Annie. We made the move from Portugal together (yes, we drove the whole way!) and it’s been an adventure ever since.
I specialise in still life photography, with a strong passion for beauty, food, and interiors. There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting light that feels like sunshine, or collaborating with a food stylist to create images you can almost taste.
With over 10 years of experience in product photography, I've spent recent years focusing on beauty, creating campaign and e-commerce imagery for use across various channels and departments. I've worked with brands like Beauty Bay, Holland & Barrett, Katie Loxton, and THG Studios, gaining valuable experience in taking creative direction and collaborating closely with marketing and design teams.
Creative Citrus Studio is my freelance space. The name? Inspired by childhood summers and the lemon tree in my grandma’s garden - a little slice of memory that continues to spark my creative spirit.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll likely find me baking sourdough, wandering the countryside with Annie, or daydreaming about a garden with a lemon tree of my own.
"I worked with Cristiana for around a year at THG Studios. Rarely have I come across a photographer willing to throw themselves into challenges like Cristiana is able to. She is intelligent and a quick learner. Combined with a hunger for new techniques and experimentation she is able to tackle complex and technical work to a high standard. This foundation of photographic skill along with a solid work-ethic ensure she will be a valued asset to any client or employer."
Jonathan Beer, Team Lead at THG
"Cristiana is a very talented photographer, who also has a very good understanding of retouch. Having brought Cristiana into the team in the thick of Covid she settled in quickly, sharing her previous experience within the team, whilst bringing great character and personality. Her ability to absorb a concept and production brief quickly and executing the lighting required made her a go to choice within the wider studio. I’ll miss her in the studio but which her every luck in the future."
David Blair, Creative Manager at THG
"I worked with Cristiana for a little over 2 years at Farfetch.
I was responsible for her initial training.
We work in a very specific environment, which sometimes makes training new photographers hard, but in her case it was actually a very easy process. From day one, I found an extremely competent photographer with a very sound technical knowledge and communication skills. Moving forward, she demonstrated outstanding attention to detail, making sure only images of the highest quality would come from her studio.
She often asked for feedback on her work and provided feedback about our entire process and ways to make it more efficient. Overall, I'm extremely happy with her contribution to the team."
Diego Veríssimo, Team Lead at Farfetch
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Lois Jordan
Jessica Van Flute
THG Studios