Zeno was truly a gorgeous child (and still is now!), one of those you felt like stopping in the street to compliment him! He was the son of an old time friend and it was a pleasure for me to take some photos of him in the studio. The session went well, he was lively and was into it. I don’t remember how and why, but more than to the Teddy bear’s, he’ d be attracted to the rugby ball and the Z! Don’t ask me why I set up a dark background for this service…Enjoy these beautiful photo memories!
Taking pictures of babies in the studio can be difficult. You can nor predict know how they will react, whether they will be relaxed or a little tense, in the mood to play or hungry or tired. This photo shoot was not exactly an easy walk, even though I don’t recall that Melissa (who was 5 months old at the time and has beautiful big, dark eyes) cried, in fact she lasted in a tulle veil for several minutes! Enjoy this beautiful memories!
Massimo is the brother of Maria. I was looking to take portraits of a model in studio and she made his name. At the end, I was satisfied by the outcome and, during th shoot, I was impressed by his calm, humility and goodwill.
“The dandy should aspire to be uninterruptedly sublime. He should live and sleep in front of a mirror” – Charles Baudelaire
Giacomo was handsome and had an athletic figure. I had the pleasure to take some portraits of him in the studio and also outdoors.
Gaia was young and fearless. For me it was a pleasure and an inspiration to take some portraits of her near an abandoned train depot in Milan. I love this photo shoot marked by some gloomy and dark traits!
Nathan is the son of friends, he was only 60 days old when these picture were taken. He was incredibly expressive and was making grimaces as a real, little actor, showing off a determined character! I am not exactly a “newborn babies person type” and have very small experience of them but I was positively impressed by the fact that this small person already showed his own personality. I have rarely seen this kind of expression, that led me to imagine a curios and strong attitude more like an adult!
“As I grew up, one of my strongest allies has been my sister” – Patti Smith
I have known Lisa and Margherita since they were little girls and it was a joy for me to take some portraits of them, back in March 2015. For being two sisters, they are different, not only in terms of age difference but also in their characters, but they do have points in common. They both love fashion and know what they want. I enjoyed spending one hour with them and their mum Mara!
His straight but also crooked whisker and his white tipped were his hallmarks. His name was Rotten and he was the cats of friends of mine. In the living room he felt like a king, even though he did not disdain sleeping with his owners. He was a curious, chubby pal, quite jealous of his masters’ affection. He was gorgeous and cuddly and this is how he is remembered.
“Usually posing in front of the camera makes me shy, but while I was shooting with Elena, I was feeling very comfortable. We hadn’t met each other before but we immediately established a good connection”- Antonella
I remember two random facts about the afternoon of February 2015. I was in Florence to visit a friend : she had introduced me to her room mates, one of them being Antonella, and I had the camera with me. Chatting with Antonella, I asked if she would fancy a shoot and she agreed. I had no great expectations nor big plans in my mind, I just wanted to have some fun. The result was good : Antonella revealed she had acting skills, but was still spontaneous, and there was a relaxed, “good vibes feeling” during this session. Enjoy this memory!
I went to Florence for a couple of days, hosted by friends. This place is magnificent and so alive thanks to its glorious past that, at times, I had the feeling I was on a postcard!
Of Martina I remember her laugh and her flawless skin plus, she looked great in that red dress!
Of this Japanese model I remember that she exuded a discreet, noble charm. There was also some forcefulness in her gaze.
These photos were taken exactly 2 weeks before Matilde was born. And Silvia was still very active and in superb shape! Enjoy these loving memories!
My favorite below:
I have never been very strong with gemoetries but I must admit that, on this occasion, the Pilotta’s courtyard helped me to put the subject “in place”!
Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer 