Safia El Maataoui (*1999) is a freelance creative, photographer and video content creator based between Vienna and the Netherlands, specializing in visual storytelling for artists and brands.

A woman with dark hair and large earrings wearing a tan blazer, holding a camera up to her face, about to take a photograph.

Services

  • I offer commercial, fashion, event, and portrait photography.

    Each project is approached with attention to concept, atmosphere, and the people in front of the camera.

  • From concept to final edit, I develop, shoot, and edit videos across formats: promotional videos, social media clips, interviews, and image films — tailored to your vision.

  • I work with you to plan, create, and curate social media content, building a consistent visual language and a strategy that brings your brand to life online.

  • With my creative vision, I navigate projects from start to finish. I develop ideas, organise and oversee all production details to ensure a smooth process and a strong end result.

A woman with black hair and hoop earrings taking a selfie with a woman dressed in a blue outfit and holding blue balloons in a green outdoor setting.
Four women in black clothing standing outdoors near water, holding cameras and camera equipment, smiling and looking at each other.
A woman smiling on stage with a crowd at an outdoor concert behind her, holding a professional camera.
Group of women dressed in colorful, eclectic outfits posing with cameras and laughing together in a studio with a plain background.
A woman taking a selfie in front of a large, ornate mirror with multiple panels, reflecting an old brick building with arches and a cloudy sky.
A woman with long dark hair wearing sunglasses, a leopard print jacket, and a blue patterned top, holding a professional video camera and smiling in a studio setting.
A group of nine people dressed in colorful, vintage-inspired outfits, some holding pets, standing and sitting in front of a beige wall.
A person dressed in elaborate purple and black gothic clothing, with dramatic makeup, is seated on a purple chair against a patterned wall. Another person with long hair, wearing headphones, is adjusting their boots.
A woman in a yellow dress takes a photo with a camera on a balcony with apartment buildings in the background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing yellow-tinted sunglasses, a leopard print coat, and a blue top, holding a professional video camera and smiling in a studio setting.
A group of women dressed in colorful, bold fashion posing with cameras and props in front of a white wall with black text that says, "Make it count. The holidays are fierce, your next project should be too."
Two women taking a selfie outdoors. One woman, with blue hair and makeup, is holding blue balloons and wearing a silver top and a blue tulle skirt. The other woman, smiling, is holding a camera and wearing black clothing with a fishnet top.
Four women standing together outdoors near the water, smiling and embracing each other, holding cameras and photography equipment, with a cityscape and mountains in the background.
Young woman with dark hair smiling and holding a camera at an outdoor concert with a large crowd in the background, under a dark cloudy sky.
A woman taking a photo with a camera while standing next to a seated girl who is looking at her phone in a waiting area with posters on the wall.
Woman taking a photo of herself in a mirror with an ancient brick bridge and water in the background.
Group of nine people dressed in colorful, vintage-inspired clothing, posing indoors with some holding pets and accessories.
A person dressed in elaborate drag with purple tulle clothing, dramatic makeup, and a large headdress, sitting on a vintage-style red velvet chair against a patterned brown wallpapered wall. Another person, wearing black gloves and a black top, is he
Two people dressed in colorful, retro-style clothing sitting at a table with a vintage typewriter and a sheet of paper. The woman has long dark hair, glasses, and a plaid blazer, while the man has bright orange hair, yellow-tinted sunglasses, and a f
A woman in a yellow dress taking a selfie on a balcony with an urban background

available for commissions worldwide— for inquiries: