studio portraiture – Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer

Girls in the studio [Parma, 2018]

10 July 202510 July 2025Posted in Kids & familiesTagged 2018, children portraiture, digital photography community, Kids & families, parma, studio portraitureLeave a comment

Back to the years between 2015 and 2019, I was heavily interested in studio photography. I have also always liked that photography can bring people together and somehow create a sense of community. I asked the mothers of these young princesses (who belong to 3 different nationalities and all lived in Parma at that time) to take them to the studio and they enthusiastically agreed (the girls were quite driven about the idea too!). The fact that the older girls were together in the same class in primary school helped and in fact the outcome of this session was lovely!

Mattia, Elisa & Mariano [Parma, 2018]

9 July 2025Posted in Kids & familiesTagged 2018, children portraiture, digital photography community, Kids & families, parma, studio portraitureLeave a comment

Mattia is lucky, he has a good relationship with both his mom and dad. Although in different ways, his bond with his parents is deep, built upon mutual trust and love and you can notice it in the images below. It was good for me to spend some time with this family and to see them together in a state of ease! Enjoy these memories dated January 2018!

Annasole & Thier [Parma, 2017]

20 December 202420 December 2024Posted in Personal & othersTagged 2017, digital photography, nikon, parma, personal project, studio portraitureLeave a comment

I was a child in the 90s and I clearly remember how much Oliviero Toscani’s work and advertisements had struck me: the contrast of colors, of cultures that was behind them, with its advertising but also cultural message (the desire to strike, to disdain the audience). I have always admired the versatility and boldness of Toscani, his ability to narrate and to represent real situations from a different, nonconformist angle, using often the linearity of a monochrome backdrop.

In the end, the concept behind this photo shoot was “the contrast”, behind a line of simplicity. I am grateful for this outcome, due in good part to the cooperation of little Annasole (unwitting but cooperative model!), to Thier (who gladly accepted to get involved) and to Elisa (the little model’s mom!).

and now the funny ones (kind of Behind the scenes)!

and with momma!

Family session [Parma, 2017]

15 December 2024Posted in Kids & familiesTagged 2017, digital photography, elena arvasi, family life, Kids & families, nikon, parma, studio portraitureLeave a comment

This family seemed so perfect and they were so well-prepared for their shooting, that you might think they were taken from a tv advert! Thank you, Olga & Co, for coming to the studio!

Arianna, Diletta & Davide [Parma, 2017]

15 December 2024Posted in Kids & familiesTagged 2017, children photography, digital photography, family love, Kids & families, nikon, parma, studio portraitureLeave a comment

Arianna wasn’t intimated by the studio (or maybe just the first 3 minutes!). She was into every.thing that was happening. These candid shots reflect her personality. It was a pleasure to experience the bond between her and her parents!

Luigi [Parma, 2017]

15 December 2024Posted in Kids & familiesTagged 2017, children photography, digital photography, elena arvasi, nikon, parma, studio portraitureLeave a comment

The 1st session you have in the studio can be challenging. Based on my experience with kids, less is more. After a few “serious presidential” headshots (with his super cute red bowtie!), Luigi was delighted to play with a clothes peg, which was of course a good solution to gain his attention!

Zeno and Zoe [Parma, 2016]

8 December 2024Posted in Kids & familiesTagged 2016, digital photography, Kids & families, nikon, parma, siblings, studio portraitureLeave a comment

I had the pleasure to have Zeno and Zoe in the studio for a lively portrait session! The were gorgeous and the outcome was successful. Thanks to mamma Cate, who brought the appropriate toys-distractions!

Emi [Parma, 2016]

8 December 202428 July 2025Posted in Kids & familiesTagged 2016, children photography, digital photography, firends, nikon, parma, studio portraitureLeave a comment

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!

Ami [Parma, 2016]

3 November 202428 July 2025Posted in Kids & familiesTagged children, digital photography, Kids & families, nikon, parma, studio portraitureLeave a comment

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!

Valentina [Parma, 2016]

3 November 2024Posted in portraitureTagged 2016, digital photography, parma, studio portraiture, women photographyLeave a comment

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.

Emma [Parma, 2016]

30 October 20242 November 2024Posted in Kids & familiesTagged 2016, children photography, parma, studio portraitureLeave a comment

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!