I'm a Brazilian artist based in London, using photography as the main medium in my practice. Although photography sits at the centre of what I do, I've never seen it as the final destination. It's the starting point from which I bring together fashion, creative direction, painting, sewing, set design and other forms of making to build immersive visual worlds.

My work explores identity, transformation and belonging, often through the lens of my experience as a queer Brazilian immigrant. I'm interested in how our personal histories, cultural backgrounds and myths shape the way we see ourselves and the roles we perform. Whether creating a fine art series or a commissioned portrait, I'm always searching for images that feel emotionally honest and invite people to see themselves differently.

Making has always been part of who I am. I come from a family of dressmakers, a tailor and makers, and I grew up surrounded by sewing machines, fabrics and handmade objects. Long before I picked up a camera, I learnt that creating something with your hands is a way of telling stories. Today, that heritage continues to influence my practice and my growing interest in combining fashion, craft and photography.

I completed an MA in Commercial Photography at the London College of Communication, graduating with Distinction. My Final Major Project, Zodiac, was acquired by the University of the Arts London for its permanent collection, and my work has been featured by Dazed, Vogue Italia, Attitude Magazine and Vanity Teen. In 2026, I was selected to join the University of the Arts London's Creative Business Accelerator, where I'm developing Caio Sanfelice Studio into a multidisciplinary creative house.

My ambition is not simply to make photographs, but to create meaningful artistic experiences. Through exhibitions, publications, education, collaborations and community projects, I hope to build a practice that connects people through stories, imagination and craft.