Donatella Nicolini

Donatella Nicolini is an internationally acclaimed portrait photographer, Canon EMEA Ambassador, and Profoto Italy Ambassador, renowned for her timeless and empowering maternity and family portraits. Based in Milan and working worldwide, Donatella has elevated maternity photography to the realm of fine art, offering a fully curated luxury experience to high-profile clients, and celebrities.

Since 2018, Donatella has been teaching photographers worldwide, sharing her expertise through workshops, masterclasses, and keynote speeches. She has participated as a speaker at some of the most prestigious photography conferences globally, inspiring thousands of photographers to refine their craft and elevate their client experience.

Her work has been celebrated with multiple international awards, including being named twice Maternity Photographer of the Year and once Family Photographer of the Year. She has also served as a judge for prestigious international photography competitions.

In 2023, Donatella was named among Forbes Italy’s 100 Successful Women, and her work has been featured in leading publications including Vanity Fair, Elle, Marie Claire, Corriere della Sera, Rolling Stone, Shutter Magazine (USA), Chiiz Magazine (India), and Professional Image Makers (UK), where she has also contributed as an editor.

Through her photography, Donatella blends artistic vision with meticulous attention to detail, transforming portraits into works of art and creating lasting legacies for her clients.