Grace Landini

Seasonal Photographer @ Pittsburgh Pirates

About

I'm a sports photographer and creative content developer finishing my final semester at the University of Virginia, where I've spent three years telling the stories that live beyond the scoreboard. What started with a camera at the 2023 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament and College World Series has grown into building my own photography business, serving as the sole photographer for NCAA Regional runs, developing content for the Boston Celtics, and directing brand strategy for UVA Softball, where I increased monthly social media engagement by over 100% and helped athletes build their individual brands. I shoot primarily with Canon and work across Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Mechanic, and PhotoShelter. But the technical side has always been in service of something bigger: the emotion, the community, and the human stories that make sports matter. Storytelling has fueled my passion for photography and my long-term goal is to bring that passion into the world of professional sports, creating content that converts casual viewers into lifelong fans. Upon graduating in May 2026 I will be working for the Pittsburgh Pirates as a seasonal photography intern and am beyond excited to grow and learn from so many talented creatives.

Country

United States

City

Charlottesville

Industry

Photography

Skill

Adobe Creative Suite, PhotoShelter, Small Business Financial Management, Portrait Photography, Portfolio Management, Customer Service, Candid Photography, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Research Skills, Academic Writing, Written Communication, Google Slides, Math Curriculum, Product Development, Project Planning, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Assessment

Experience

Seasonal Photographer

Pittsburgh Pirates

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Athletics Department Photography Intern

University of Virginia

2023-8 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Director of Brand Development and Creative Services for the UVA Softball Team

University of Virginia

2024-8 - 2025-5 · 10 mos

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Founder

Grace Landini Photo

2023-10 - Present · 3 yrs

United States

As the founder, I lead the vision and strategy for the business, ensuring high-quality and innovative photography services that meet the needs of diverse clients from families to a capella groups. I have travelled to clients everywhere from Boston, MA to Big Sky, MT. My responsibilities include managing client relationships, coordinating shoots, and producing a wide range of visual content, including portraits, events, and promotional projects. I also handle all business operations, such as marketing, branding, and financial management, ensuring the company’s growth and sustainability. In addition, I lead the creative process, from conceptualization to execution, while continuously building my portfolio and continuing to refine my craft. Most notably, I recently took photos and developed content for the Boston Celtics during their 2024-2025 season! I was also the sole photographer for the Florida Gators Women’s Golf and Northwestern Field Hockey’s NCAA Regional Runs.