The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence – Beyoncé
Women’s project: Carlotta [Parma, 2013]
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Women’s project: Rayya [Parma, 2013]
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line” – Lucille Ball
Women’s project: Marta [Parma, 2013]
“As women achieve power, the barriers will fall” – Sandra Day O’Connor
Women’s project: Ileana [Parma, 2013]
“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]
Women are the real architects of society – Cher
Women’s project: Cristina [Parma, 2013]
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]
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]
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]
She has her dignity, a soft heart and she is such a sweet soul
Women’s project: Serena [Parma, 2013]
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]
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
Women’s project: Martina [Parma, 2013]
I met Martina in early 2013, via a mutual friend. At the time I was working on a photographic women’s project about their strengths and she bravely accepted to be part of it. We all have points in our body that we don’t appreciate (weak points?!) and this seems to be an almost universal established law. Said that, I don’t think that Martina has many 🙂 She is beautiful, even today. She has very expressive eyes, a nice, agile body shape and has a witty, strong personality! Marti, enjoy this memory!
Portrait session [Parma, 2012]
A black & white serie (which I cherish!) taken in Parma by Ph. Carlo Urbani on 28/11/2012
Adele, Cloe & Alice [Parma, 2012]
Based on my experience, I can say that if children don’t want to do something, it’s better not to insist and keep asking them. That November afternoon of 2012, Adele and Cloe, the daughters of Alice (a dear friend and a videographer), were not in the right mood to pose in front of the camera. At the beginning, fairly for shyness, it seemed to me that they did not want it but also that…they did want it, just for a short time! So I had to adapt to their wishes, and chased them around Parco Ducale for an hour or so! They both ARE beautiful but not only that, they are clever with many talents. On the other hand, having a super mum, the result could only be astonishing! Adele was a beautiful, elegant, calm but also very quick observer whilst Cloe was the smiley rebel who would forcefully lead and engage you in her games. And still has today this buoyant optimism! Enjoy these memories!
Francesca [Parma, 2012]
During a portrait session, we normally get the best shots at the end of the shooting, as the beginning represents the awkward phase. The selection is a struggle for me and I don’t enjoy that part of the work. I never had the habit of culling backwards and I still don’t do that today however, for once, I have forced myself to go against my natural instinct of visually narrating Francesca’s session from start to finish and uploaded the tail end of our shoot. Enjoy these memories dated November 2012 and her beautiful face features!
Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer 