Isabel [Parma, 2015]

“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!

Zeno [Parma, 2015]

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!

Melissa [Parma, 2015]

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!

Lisa & Margherita [Marore, 2015]

“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!

Rotten [Parma, 2015]

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.

Olga & Viktoria [Parma, 2015]

This was my the shooting, so far, where I photographed both mother & daughter in what seems to be 2 different sessions (adults + kids portraiture) ! The idea was to take some portraits of Olga but, since Vittoria joined us fully dressed, it was impossible not to give in to her convincing smile! Olga is a natural, elegant model (I loved her outfits!) but Vittoria also enjoyed being the centre of attention, so it was a double pleasure for me spending a couple of hours with them. We gathered in the city centre, then, we headed to the Parco Ducale!