Elena seen by ph. Martina Biasetti [Parma, 2023]

For my 40th, I treated myself to a photo session with the highly talented Parma-based Martina Biasetti. When I look at these pictures, I think: “They are wonderful!!”. They are stunning and a valuable piece of art, I find. Martina captured the best in me. With these shots, she valued me a lot and that’s not just because she did a clever editing. In the poses, using light and shadows, out-of-focus effects, the choice of colours and use of black and white, she has brought out the best in me. I don’t recognise my usual faults 🙂 I LOVE this photo-shoot! And if something is beautiful, it’s worth sharing…Thank you, Martina, you did such a great job!!

Kristjana and the boys [Parma, 2023]

It was a joy to spend an hour with beautiful Kristjana and her boys at the park, and I am honored to say that I took photos of all three of them when they were babies! Having three sons makes you the queen of the house and feeling loved in such a special way as mom, but it comes at a price… there is a constant liveliness around you, sometimes uncontrollably exuberant!! What else can I add? The little one stole the show from his brothers and proved to be… the almost perfect model!! And I confirm that the middle son is the trouble maker, but as he is silent, he rarely gets caught…Enjoy these loving memories dated July 2023!

Laura [Parma, 2023]

This happens when your friend could be a model or could work in the fashion industry, as her photos look like a fashion shoot! It was a pleasure working with Laura, we took the time we needed and we found some quiet, perfect spots in the riverbed of the creek. The light in the middle of the morning. At mid-morning the light started to be harsh, but, surprise surprise, I used my flash light (What is this unknown device?!) and the outcome is pretty much enjoyable! Thanks also to Laura and her quiet, refined elegance!

Carlotta and the boys [Parma, 2023]

Why time flies by so quickly?! Carlotta is a friend of mine. We met the first year of University and we spent the Erasmus year in France together, I have seen her graduate, I have been at her wedding and I have been at the hospital when she delivered her babies…one of them is now a down to earth teenager whilst the other one is a lively, chatty chap! They live in the hills south of Parma and the kind of freedom and also the sense of discovery that their place gives to the kids is priceless. I was real glad to spend a couple of hours with them and, thanks to the boys, I got acquainted to the rabbits and the chicken! Enjoy these loving memories dated summer 2023!

Laura & Ludovica [Parma, 2023]

I carry Laura and Ludovica in my heart, these girls are precious to me! Laura is a beautiful woman and is a person of good will, strong, courageous, determined, honest. We have known each other since the University years and I was privileged to witness her to achieve the milestones of her adults life and to be part of it, her wedding, sharing family concerns, seeing her getting her first house and puppy, taking photos during her Yoga training and now…admiring her beautiful baby girl!! At the beginning of summer 2023 we met in a country field in Marore, where we easily took some motherhood portraits. Ludovica revealed to be a smart observer, funny, cheeky and affectionate. She definitely is a momma’s girl! Enjoy these loving memories!