Underlying Joana’s photo shooting, there was the idea of hands touching, as in The Creation of Adam. In the end we managed to get some intense images with a dark background.
Joana [Parma, 2016]
Category: portraiture
Valentina [Parma, 2016]
Valentina was a make-up artist. I had asked her to pose for me in the studio and the element that inspired me was her complexion, so fair, ethereal and with blemish-free skin. The theme that had emerged by its owns was portraits of Northern woman.
Ottavia [Parma, 2016]
“Just be yourself, there is no one better” – Taylor Swift
Margot [Parma, 2016]
Margot is the daughter of friends. The first time I saw her she was a 8 months old baby! It has been a pleasure to document her growth, taking her some photos from time to time. And, one piece of information you should know about her, is that she was born to dance. In this session, I imagined to see her moving in an empty space…
Camilla & Clara [Parma, 2016]
Back in January 2016 I had the pleasure to take a few portraits of these two young gals. I totally get the point of young models coming to the studio together, as this pacifies their expectations and gives to the shooting a lighter and funnier touch. The editing and the cropping in the old gold frame was definitely a classy plus!
Laura [Parma, 2015]
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years” – Audrey Hepburn
My favorite below!
Portraits by Alessandro Carra [Parma, 2015]
In December I treated myself with a portraits serie taken by the experienced and masterful photographer Alessandro Carra. I like their elegance and the wise use of lighting!
Angela [Breda Cisoni, 2015]
I had almost forgotten these shots of my aunt taken at her home. At the time I used to compulsively browse on the internet and when I saw whatever I thought would be appropriate for a photoshoot or would inspire me, I would buy it. I had put my hands on this black velvet hat, which reminded me of the Amish. My Aunt Angela had beautiful eyes and a wrinkled skin. That day (we were at hers for lunch) I had asked her to pose for me, for a couple of quick shots. Overcoming her usual shyness, she had accepted to play the role and this is the memory we have.
Clara [Parma, 2015]
“Hair is jewelry. It’s an accessory” – Jill Scott
Margot [Parma, 2015]
“Dance for yourself. If someone understands, good. If not, no matter” – Louis Horst
Anna [Parma, 2015]
The concept behind Anna’s shoot was to revive a character from a Charles Dickens story, even though, in the end, we passed on to an interpretation of autumn! I was delighted to work with Anna in the studio (I have known her since primary school!) : she is an imaginative person who has emotional richness. She is also a polished, versatile and cooperative model. One of her pictures was selected by PhotoVogue.
Elena seen by Corrado Sacchi [Firenze, 2015]
I love Corrado’s approach to photography and his pictures. I also like to pose for him. Don’t ask me what the theme of this session was because he’ll tell you! I have fond impressions of this experience in his studio and I also believe that, posing in a loose way, can benefit us women at a young or more mature age.
Lorenzo [Parma, 2015]
Portraits of very young, carefree and buoyant Lorenzo. These were taken in the courtyard of my granny!
Jessica [Parma, 2015]
There is not a logical connection between these three images, apart the fact that Jessica is the protagonist and that were taken in the same place, at my granny’s home. However, I do like the sense of mystery and elusiveness that they transmit.
Veronica [Parma, 2015]
“A woman has so many facets, and when you create an image, you have to play with all the different moments of your femininity, not just one thing” – Monica Bellucci
Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer 