“There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment”
– Sarah Dessen
Couple’s portraits [Parma, 2016]
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Camilla & Clara [Parma, 2016]
Back in January 2016 I had the pleasure to take a few portraits of these two young gals. I totally get the point of young models coming to the studio together, as this pacifies their expectations and gives to the shooting a lighter and funnier touch. The editing and the cropping in the old gold frame was definitely a classy plus!
Laura [Parma, 2015]
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years” – Audrey Hepburn
My favorite below!
Twice as nice [Parma, 2015]
“Twins are like a two-for-one deal on mischief. Double the giggles, double the trouble” – Unknown
This was the second photographic round for this duo in the studio. They had recently turned one year old and they were bolder. At the beginning they were not afraid but just really silent and a bit intimidated by the environment and the lights. However, after a few minutes of hesitation (in which they carefully studied the pros & cons of the place), they accepted to give up their dummies and, along with a sequence of compliments and encouragement, they started to feel comfortable and then to play!
Portraits by Alessandro Carra [Parma, 2015]
In December I treated myself with a portraits serie taken by the experienced and masterful photographer Alessandro Carra. I like their elegance and the wise use of lighting!
Melissa [Parma, 2015]
Melissa had just turned one year old when she came with her mum in the studio. She was a little explorer, bold and not shy!
Clara [Parma, 2015]
“Hair is jewelry. It’s an accessory” – Jill Scott
Margot [Parma, 2015]
“Dance for yourself. If someone understands, good. If not, no matter” – Louis Horst
Gino [Parma, 2015]
Gino lives in adoration of Fede, his human mom, he is her shadow indeed! He does not disdain the sofa (and his hair matches it!) + has an impressive number of puppets at his disposal. Enjoy this lovely, furry memory!
Only lovers left alive [Parma, 2015]
“How can you have lived for so long and still not get it? This self obsession is a waste of living, It could be spent surviving things, appreciating nature, nurturing kindness and friendship, and dancing. You have been pretty lucky in love though, if I may say so” – Eve from Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
Anna [Parma, 2015]
The concept behind Anna’s shoot was to revive a character from a Charles Dickens story, even though, in the end, we passed on to an interpretation of autumn! I was delighted to work with Anna in the studio (I have known her since primary school!) : she is an imaginative person who has emotional richness. She is also a polished, versatile and cooperative model. One of her pictures was selected by PhotoVogue.
Lorenzo [Parma, 2015]
Portraits of very young, carefree and buoyant Lorenzo. These were taken in the courtyard of my granny!
Edda’s place [Parma, 2015]
My paternal grandmother had an artistic streak. She wasn’t ware of it but I was. Even though she never fulfilled it, this would pop out, from time to time. One of her passions was going to the cinema (where she would cry if the movie was moving or captivating), she was a narrator (actually she was a chatterbox!) and she also knew how “to play the part” that suited her best. I would often go at her’s for a coffee and a chat and now that she is gone, I am glad to have photographed her several times and also details of her flat, from which a piece of her soul emerges.
Jessica [Parma, 2015]
There is not a logical connection between these three images, apart the fact that Jessica is the protagonist and that were taken in the same place, at my granny’s home. However, I do like the sense of mystery and elusiveness that they transmit.
Veronica [Parma, 2015]
“A woman has so many facets, and when you create an image, you have to play with all the different moments of your femininity, not just one thing” – Monica Bellucci
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