Emi was a tiny bunch of love who already had clear ideas, and that included staying in her mom’s arms as long as possible! The studio experience, at first, is intimidating for babies, who need to be reassured (mostly because of the lighting, the flashlight and the backdrop) and made them to feel as comfortable as possible. During this short session everything went smoothly and Emi revealed herself as a beautiful, expressive princess! Thank you Tomomi for trusting my photographic capabilities!
Press yourself close
to the ground.
The earth
still smells of summer
and your body
still smells of love.
But the grass
is already yellowed above you.
The wind is cold
and full of thistledown.
And the dream which waylays you
shadow-footed
your dream
has autumn eyes.
– Poem by Hilde Domin
We played quite a lot in the studio during this portrait session. Elena’s big eyes and the blue hat won it all, eventually.
Sometimes life asks you to stand in front of a mirror and to look at yourself!
Looking back at these photos dated spring 2016, I immediately sense the simplicity and the deepness of Diletta and Davide’s love, as well as their pride in little Arianna, who had realised that she was the centre of the attention and liked that! Enjoy these lovely memories.
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!
Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer 