Being cute comes at a price. In fact you end up dealing with a lot of fans! Tuono (his name translated in English is “Thunder”) was not only adored by his owner but also by neighbors and other friends. I was a proud supporter of this mini superstar and real poser! I still remember his cheeky expression when he wanted something done according to his way!
Francesca and I, we are second cousins. I was delighted to take some portraits of her (and of little Samuele in her bump) along with the other 2 loves of her life, Simone and Marco! Enjoy these memories!
I like to stay in touch with people over the years. I have known Caterina since we were teenagers and we were also in the same class at high school. It has been a pleasure, and yet it is, to see her family grow and to witness it with my camera! Her children are both beautiful and healthy. Zeno’s distinctive feature was, at that time, to be super lively and a fun-seeker, whilst Zoe hit me for her tender clam and sweetness. Enjoy these memories!
Elena was young, beautiful and approachable. I can tell that she has been a source of inspirations for many portrait photographers!
“What you owe your father is higher than the mountain, what you owe your mother is deeper than the ocean”
父の恩は山よりも高く、母の恩は海よりも深し。
I was lucky enough to have the chance to work in Parma for members of the Japanese community whose family was part of. On this occasion I took some portraits of this lovely in a park. Slightly shy at the beginning, during the course of our photo session Yukari discovered the taste of posing as a model and, at the end, she was clearly mastering it and was all smiles and self-confidence!
Momma’s whisperer!
Back to the days when my silhouette was flawless and I considered myself glamorous! A grateful Thanks to Luisella of the brand Izabel Narciso for borrowing me this stunning tulle dress and to Alessandro for capturing wisely these shots that are a treasure!
Yumi was one of my favorite models, maybe that’s also why it became effortless to take pictures of her! She was gentle and sweet but also determined and dignified with a perfectionist side. She listened carefully and was able to focus quickly. Her skin was beautiful and her features were harmonious. I quite miss that time!
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know” – Diane Arbus
I was still in the addictive phase of studio portraits, planned carefully at the desk prior to the shooting + dark backdrop (which seems to me now a lifetime ago|). I just can add that I was delighted to photograph Ami in typical Japanese clothes, getting the chance to capture her curiosity, her bursting enthusiasm and her glee!
Underlying Joana’s photo shooting, there was the idea of hands touching, as in The Creation of Adam. In the end we managed to get some intense images with a dark background.
Valentina was a make-up artist. I had asked her to pose for me in the studio and the element that inspired me was her complexion, so fair, ethereal and with blemish-free skin. The theme that had emerged by its owns was portraits of Northern woman.
“Just be yourself, there is no one better” – Taylor Swift
I was delighted to admire and to capture (partially!) Emma’s vitality in the studio. After a few minutes of shyness, this beautiful young model took centre stage and the rest came of its own! It was also sweet to admire the connection between Emma and her mum Sara!
Margot is the daughter of friends. The first time I saw her she was a 8 months old baby! It has been a pleasure to document her growth, taking her some photos from time to time. And, one piece of information you should know about her, is that she was born to dance. In this session, I imagined to see her moving in an empty space…
Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer 