Kismet Photographer Natalia Mantini Featured in Vogue UK and MadeMe Book

Her photography, included in the MadeMe book and recognized by Vogue, doesn’t just document fashion—it captures a distinct voice. Her images articulate the perspective of the women she photographs: confident, expressive, and rooted in community. MadeMe founder Erin Magee credits Mantini with helping shape the brand’s visual direction during a key turning point: “The earliest images in the book are from around 2015, when I was working with a photographer called Natalia Mantini,” Magee reflects. “I think that’s when the brand sort of turned this creative corner, putting out these really intimate, raw-feeling images of these girls and personalities in New York that really became something.” 

Mantini’s career as a photographer began in earnest through documenting the people and communities around her—particularly femme-identifying creatives and artists of color. Her work quickly gained traction for its authenticity and eye for underrepresented voices. From editorial projects with Vogue, The FADER, and Elle, to brand campaigns for companies like MadeMe, Nike, Adidas, and Urban Outfitters, Natalia has continuously evolved while staying true to her roots: crafting thoughtful, emotionally intelligent images that speak to her subject rather than about them.

As a Mexican-American artist based in New York, Mantini brings both personal and cultural depth to her image-making. Her aesthetic is emotionally charged and visually direct—merging style with spirit, softness with assertion. This is especially evident in her work with MadeMe, where her visuals have contributed to defining the brand’s progressive and unapologetically feminine identity over the years. Her inclusion in the book—alongside other creatives who’ve helped shape the visual narrative of the brand—is a testament to her lasting impact in fashion’s intersection with identity, community, and culture.

Now represented by Kismet Artists, Mantini joins a curated roster of global photographers and cinematographers who balance commercial relevance with cultural depth. Her work fits seamlessly within Kismet’s philosophy: championing artists who push visual storytelling forward, with voice and vision intact. Her presence on both the photography and emerging cinematography rosters speaks to her expanding creative reach.

In addition to her photography, Mantini is carving out a space as a rising DP. Her cinematography explores many of the same themes as her still work—community, identity, empowerment—but now through moving image. She’s directed and shot short-form films, branded content, and music visuals that translate her rich visual language into narrative form. Her transition into directing photography is a natural evolution: bringing her same intimate framing, color confidence, and cultural awareness to motion storytelling.

As Mantini’s influence continues to grow across disciplines, her artistic voice remains cohesive—thoughtfully rebellious, culturally rooted, and always in dialogue with the people she represents. Whether she’s shooting a streetwear campaign or lighting a music video, her work radiates clarity, intention, and a fiercely independent point of view.

With her recent feature in Vogue UK, the MadeMe book release, and a strong body of brand collaborations already behind her, Mantini is clearly in a defining moment. Her vision is resonating across industries, and we’re proud to represent her as she continues to shape the creative landscape through both still and motion image.

Explore Natalia’s work:
Photography Portfolio
Cinematography Reel
Read the Vogue UK Article