I wanted to take portraits of a tattooed gentleman and Davide was named, so we met for a coffee and a chat, then, we had a photo session in the studio. I do not have tattoos but I believe that some can truly be considered pieces of art and they look better on some people than on others, as I noticed it on Davide!
Ludovica was a classic beauty and had a sponatenous, bubbly soul! I loved taking some portraits opf her in the studio.
Ilaria was a rebel and wasn’t afraid to be taken in some unconventional portraits.
I enjoy working with young models…who are not professional models! They are dynamic and are willing to put themselves out there and this happens rarely with mature people. This is how I remember Carolina: she was smart, gracious and super busy!
“Muses work all day long and then at night get together and dance” – Edgar Degas
Jada was easygoing and confident. She looked great in that black dress. With her I concentrated on theatrical poses and the theme of a union with nature. Enjoy these classy shots!
This was supposed to be Letizia’s photo session but in the end we managed to get her boyfriend Paolo involved too. It was May and the hills around Torrechiara were spectacular as it was admiring the fire and passion in Letizia’s soul for music!
“For a time, I rest in the grace of the world, and am free” – Wendell Berry
Giovanni had flair and his presence had a weight. During the shoot, we worked on expressiveness and I thought he would make a good actor. His B&W photos speak for themselves!
This was probably the photo shoot made in 2015 that I loved the most. I liked Chisato’s noble elegance, her shyness, her Japanese clothes and her grace.
Lucrezia was overwhelmingly beautiful and had powerful blue eyes. It was a pleasure to take some portraits of her in the studio. The theme was…celebrating beauty!
She was one of a kind and I believe she still is. I valued her directness, spontaneity and her willingness to challenge herself. On top of that, she was very appreciative of my work!
Here you got 3 sisters with different colours and characters who were beautiful when they were united!
“A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on” – Carl Sandburg
I was delighted to have a photo session with this close family. Isabel was really active, she would not sleep: she knew that something unusual was happening around her and she wanted to be up to it! I could already tell that she would have developed a trustworthy, easy relationship with her mum. And she was obviously her dad’s girl!
I think the lead I started from for this shooting was…a mysterious traveling maid from the middle ages or maybe it was a Fantasy reading! Well, it doesn’t really matter, as the sunset light was mystically breath-taking! Thank you, Raffa, for having posed for me!
Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer 