digital photography – Page 14 – Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer

Poldo e Martina [Marore, 2013]

16 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged canon, dachshund, digital photography, elena arvasi, martina, parma, pets, photography portraiture, sausage dogsLeave a comment

I did not know whether to name this post Poldo & Martina OR Martina & Poldo. Then I went on for putting the 4 paws little devil’s name first, as he definitely was the shining star and a determined drama actor during our shooting! In April 2013, Poldo was 5 months old (Martina had taken him a couple of months prior) but his connection with Martina was already incredibly strong. He was really protective towards her and feeling quite possessive. He hid a big personality in a tiny body. I have always liked Dachshunds: they are clever little warriors that can defend themselves forcefully, they are quite stubborn and fierce and…they live in a completely horizontal world! Enjoy their memories!

Marti, you are beautiful!

His inquisitive glaze

Spoilt momma’s boy!

Macro nature photography [April 2013]

16 March 202426 June 2024Posted in Travels and landscapesTagged canon, digital photography, italy, macro photography, nature, parma, spring 2013Leave a comment

For those who don’t know, I have a green thumb and I have always liked flowers and plants. Also, I am a nature-wanderer. Back at that time, I was experiencing a photography phase where holding the camera in my hands and browsing around looking for something cute to immortalize would make me content. I didn’t really feel the need to have who-knows-what kind of subjects to capture. My life and my photography were more basic and simple. Enjoy those delicate images!

Weekend getaway [Paris, 2013]

16 March 202426 June 2024Posted in Travels and landscapesTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, getaway, paris, travels, weekendLeave a comment

Blogging these old shots (dated March 2013) lets me remember that I have been in Paris quite a few times over the years. I deeply love this city but I would’t like to live there, it seems to be a dysfunctional relationship 🙂 There is a charm and a vibrancy that catches you so that you know you will always return!

Women’s project: Francesca [Parma, 2013]

12 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, parma, studio, women photography, women's projectLeave a comment

Ignite the mind’s spark to rise the sun in you – Florence Nightingale

Women’s project: Carlotta [Parma, 2013]

11 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, parma, studio, women photography, women's projectLeave a comment

The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence – Beyoncé

Women’s project: Marta [Parma, 2013]

9 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, elena arvasi, parma, portraiture, studio, women photography, women's projectLeave a comment

“As women achieve power, the barriers will fall” – Sandra Day O’Connor

Women’s project: Ileana [Parma, 2013]

9 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, elena arvasi, parma, studio portraiture, women photography, women's projectLeave a comment

“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept” – Angela Davis

Women’s project: Meina [Parma, 2013]

2 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, parma, portraiture, women photography, women's projectLeave a comment

Women are the real architects of society – Cher

Women’s project: Cristina [Parma, 2013]

2 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, parma, photography portraiture, women photography, women's projectLeave a comment

I want to show that you can have fun and have purpose, be respectful and speak your mind. You can be both elegant and a provocateur. You can be curvy and still be a fashion icon. I wish this freedom for every person – Beyoncé

Women’s project: Matilde & Juna [Parma, 2013]

2 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged canon, digital photography, parma, photography portraiture, women photography, women's projectLeave a comment

The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet – Adrienne Rich

Women’s project: Samanta [Parma, 2013]

2 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, parma, photography portraiture, women photography, women's projectLeave a comment

My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done, to try and love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return – Maya Angelou

Women’s project: Cecilia [Parma, 2013]

1 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, parma, photography portraiture, women photography, women's projectLeave a comment

She has her dignity, a soft heart and she is such a sweet soul

Women’s project: Serena [Parma, 2013]

1 March 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, parma, photography portraiture, women's projectLeave a comment

There is no weapon in the feminine armory to which men are so vulnerable as they are to a smile – Dorothy Dix

Women’s project: Maria [Parma, 2013]

29 February 202426 June 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2013, beauty, canon, digital photography, maria, parma, strength, studio carlo urbani, studio portraiture, women's projectLeave a comment

In early 2013 I decided to organise a photographic women’s project. The main purpose was to show the exceptional beauty of our regular “imperfection”. At the same this was meant to be a manifesto of female preciousness and a praise to women’s active contribution in our community. Quite a big bunch of ladies accepted to be part of it. These sessions were taken in Foto Studio Carlo Urbani (in Parma) between January and March 2013. Enjoy beautiful Maria‘s shoot!

INNO ALLA DONNA di Alda Merini
Stupenda
immacolata fortuna
per te tutte le creature
del regno
si sono aperte
e tu sei diventata la regina
delle nostre ombre
per te gli uomini
hanno preso
innumerevoli voli
creato l’alveare del
pensiero
per te donna è sorto
il mormorio dell’acqua
unica grazia
e tremi per i tuoi
incantesimi
che sono nelle tue mani
e tu hai un sogno
per ogni estate
un figlio per ogni pianto
un sospetto d’amore
per ogni capello
ora sei donna
tutto un perdono
e così come vi abita
il pensiero divino
fiorirà in segreto
attorniato
dalla tua grazia

Snow in the valley [Parma, 2013]

28 February 202426 June 2024Posted in Personal & othersTagged 2013, canon, digital photography, po valley, snowLeave a comment

Snow has always aroused my excitement and enthusiasm (despite my sincere aversion to the cold and to winter). That’s why on that freezing January day I wasted no time and went out with my Canon to take some shots of the white landscape just outside Parma. Enjoy this memory!