Hello

Freelance Photographer & Portrait Artist

I'm Linda Macchia, a freelance photographer specializing in portrait, editorial, documentary, my journey has led me to explore deeper, more meaningful work—capturing stories with purpose, and authenticity. I'm dedicated to documentary projects, PR headshots, portraiture, editorial, and non-profit visuals, supporting causes and collaborating with artists, musicians, businesses, publishers, and non-profits. My focus on authenticity ensures that every project results in honest images with unforgettable impact.

Inspiration

More often for me, it is the story BEHIND the person that fuels and propels me forward creatively. While photographing I'm intrigued by people who march to their own beat. My concern lies with the obvious and the uncommon within the common. Using photography to address social issues and human condition is deeply ingrained in who I am . My uniqueness lies in my ability to see the universality within each of us: to break beyond social constructs of humanity and to find within ourselves the other.

Vision

My vision is to craft compelling narratives and individualized portraits that capture your ideal vision and uniqueness. While my goal is to create images that help my clients achieve the next step in their own journey. Whether you're seeking professional portraits, such as publicity photos or artist and musician portraits or looking to document real- life stories.

I collaborate various industries, including publishers, entertainment, social sectors, and non-profits, My expertise spans documentary photography, PR headshots, editorial photography, and partnerships with artists, musicians and businesses. With a focus on authenticity, I ensure that every project delivers impactful, honest images.


portrait of nude women bohemian style
gothic portrait of couple california
black and white portrait women with black eye
inspiring light black and white portrait of women holding baby

Features, Exhibitions, Publications

2015 Recipient of the Weston Photographic Scholarship Award


2015: Recipient of the CFPA International Juried Portfolio Competition


2016: Group Show: Marjorie Evans Gallery: Exhibition of the Weston Scholarship Series


2020: Group Show: Praxis Gallery: International Juried Photography

Exhibition: Portrait: Juror’s Choice Award Juror, Cari Corey


2020: The Hand Magazine: September Edition:Handmade


2020: Group Show: A Smith Gallery: Water Exhibition: Director’s Honorable Mention. Juror Doug Beasley 




2020: Group Show: Lightbox Photographic Gallery: Photographic Nude: Juried by Doug Beasley


2020: Aintbad Magazine: What we’ve found feature


2020: City of Watsonville: Act of Love Mural Project


2021: Self -Published Book: SweetWater