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!
Portraits by Alessandro Carra [Parma, 2015]
Tag: 2015
Melissa [Parma, 2015]
Melissa had just turned one year old when she came with her mum in the studio. She was a little explorer, bold and not shy!
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
Gino [Parma, 2015]
Gino lives in adoration of Fede, his human mom, he is her shadow indeed! He does not disdain the sofa (and his hair matches it!) + has an impressive number of puppets at his disposal. Enjoy this lovely, furry memory!
Only lovers left alive [Parma, 2015]
“How can you have lived for so long and still not get it? This self obsession is a waste of living, It could be spent surviving things, appreciating nature, nurturing kindness and friendship, and dancing. You have been pretty lucky in love though, if I may say so” – Eve from Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
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!
Edda’s place [Parma, 2015]
My paternal grandmother had an artistic streak. She wasn’t ware of it but I was. Even though she never fulfilled it, this would pop out, from time to time. One of her passions was going to the cinema (where she would cry if the movie was moving or captivating), she was a narrator (actually she was a chatterbox!) and she also knew how “to play the part” that suited her best. I would often go at her’s for a coffee and a chat and now that she is gone, I am glad to have photographed her several times and also details of her flat, from which a piece of her soul emerges.
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
Chisato [Parma, 2015]
I was still in my ‘black backdrop’ + gloomy tones portraits phase. It was a privilege to capture through my lens the dignity and composure of Chisato’s soul!
Marion [Parma, 2015]
Even though I feel embarrassed (even now!) to admit it, I did not have a specific theme in mind for Marion’s portrait shoot. At the end the topic became the “daily nonsense”. Thank you, Marion, for putting yourself out there! You are a stunner!
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