Raffealla Fernando – Award-Winning Photographer | Creative Visionary | Global Fashion Influencer With a dynamic career spanning over 16 years, Raffealla Fernando stands as a 14-time award-winning fashion, commercial, and celebrity photographer whose work bridges art, culture, and global fashion. Known for her compelling visual storytelling, she has worked both locally and internationally, recently making her mark in Bollywood by collaborating with prominent personalities such as Jacqueline Fernandez, Mouni Roy, Urmila Matondkar, Diksha Singh, Adil Khan, Anupam Tiwari, Zanai Bhosle, Asha bhosle, Astha Gill, Vidya Balan, Raghav Juyal, shaan mukerji and Kunal Kapoor. A true creative entrepreneur, Raffealla is the founder of FELLA by Raffealla, a contemporary fashion label, and Viv by FELLA, a bespoke jewelry line. She is also a stylist, concept artist, fashion and photography lecturer, and currently serves as the Creative Director at Idea Bloom, where she continues to push the boundaries of design and storytelling. Raffealla is the founder of the RFCC Raffealla Fernando Celebrity Calendar, now in its 13th successful year. Featuring both Sri Lankan and international celebrities, the calendar aims to elevate photography standards and create a bridge to global opportunities for local talent. Her artistry has been spotlighted at some of the world's most iconic fashion events, including: - London Fashion Week - House of iKons Fashion Week (UK) – affiliated with the Prince Charles Charity Trust - Global India Couture Week- Delhi - Asian European Fashion Week in Paris - She has also designed for the red carpet at the 69th and 71st Cannes Film Festivals, showcasing her work at one of the highest levels of international recognition. Raffealla's career highlights include: - Best Fashion Photographer of the Year – IAA Awards, London - Special Jury Award for Fine Arts Photography – IPA International Photography Awards, New York - Finalist – New York Fashion Awards - Ranked 8th Globally – BEFFTA Awards, UK Beyond her extensive industry accomplishments, Raffealla has actively participated in cultural exchange programs and international creative forums, which she describes as deeply enriching experiences. These initiatives have not only been valuable learning curves but have also allowed her to share her knowledge, skills, and unique perspective with global peers, contributing to a rich, collaborative dialogue across cultures and disciplines. She was appointed as one of the media ambassadors for Ceylon women organization in the year 2024 and she was appointed as a member of WICCI SAARC business council India in the year 2025. Raffealla is also a passionate art therapist, working with individuals from children to professionals, helping them manage emotional challenges such as rage and trauma through artistic expression. This humanitarian aspect of her work reflects her deep belief in the power of creativity as a tool for personal transformation and community healing. A multidimensional leader and creative force, Raffealla Fernando continues to inspire, educate, and uplift blending artistry with advocacy and cultural dialogue to shape a more expressive and connected world.