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# Francesca Marino

Professional photographer based in Milan, specializing in branding and editorial photography for tech companies and creative businesses. Francesca shot the photos for the Refactoring website and brand identity, including headshots, workspace imagery, and social media assets. Luca connected with her through a recommendation from Chiara Romano and was impressed by her ability to make a solo tech project feel visually polished and professional.

## Notes

- Has a natural talent for making technical products look approachable and human in photos
- Easy to work with; understood the Refactoring brand aesthetic quickly without extensive briefing
- Runs her own photography business as a solo practitioner, so she and Luca share notes on freelance life
- Occasionally posts behind-the-scenes content from shoots that Luca has reshared for the Refactoring brand

## Collaborations

- [[24q1-podcast-season-1]] — provided brand photography used in the podcast launch materials
- [[event-dinner-family]] — has attended a couple of casual gatherings through the Milan creative-tech circle
