Luca Sportelli CreationsPhotographer · Dancer · Artist

About

Luca Sportelli smiling in his studio, wearing a Luca Sportelli Creations shirt

Italy to Ohio. Movement to imagery.

I’m Luca.
I see the artist
in you.

I’m an Italian-born photographer with a dancer’s eye for movement, emotion, and the details that make you, you.

At my studio in Medina, Ohio, I create dance and portrait photography with a clean, editorial sensibility—and a personal connection at its heart.

Let’s create together

My story

From the stage
to the studio.

I grew up in Italy, where dance became part of my life at a young age. At 17, a scholarship to San Francisco Ballet School brought me to the United States. Training led to a professional career with companies across the U.S., Canada, China, Belgium, and the Netherlands, including Nashville Ballet.

In 2019, an ACL injury interrupted that career. Photography became a new way to stay connected to movement and storytelling. Photographing students grew into a full-time creative practice.

The dancer in me is still present in every session: in how I notice a gesture, anticipate a moment, and understand the work behind what you see.

Luca leaping with his camera in a blue suit against a blue studio backdrop

What I want you to feel

You are the star.
You are already enough.

Your dedication deserves to be seen. The hours, the courage, the small victories that brought you here—they all belong in the picture. I want you to look at your photographs and recognize your own strength, feel proud of your hard work, and see yourself with a little more kindness.

Luca laughing while holding his camera, in a white shirt against a textured gray backdrop

The experience

Room to be you.

Beautiful photographs are just one part of a photoshoot. The experience matters just as much: feeling pampered, cared for, and like the star of the moment. A session should feel like a celebration of who you are and how far you’ve come. You deserve to feel seen, supported, and confident in front of the camera.

There is space to laugh, try something unexpected, and let your personality come through. My aim is to give you the encouragement and direction to feel comfortable, while making room for the moments that are entirely your own.

Whether you’re a dancer, celebrating a milestone, or simply ready to step into the spotlight, I want you to leave with more than photographs: a renewed sense of confidence, pride in your journey, and the memory of a day that was truly yours—with beautiful images to bring that feeling back.

In their words

The feeling stays.

A few five-star experiences,
shared by my clients.

“From the moment we arrived, he was professional, organized, and made my daughter feel completely comfortable in front of the camera.”

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“I highly recommend him if you are looking for a well thought out photo shoot with direction, concept, and attention to detail.”

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“Luca was SO amazing to work with! He created such a professional, fun, and safe environment.”

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Your story, next.

Let’s make it yours.

Luca Sportelli Creations

More to come.