Sometimes life asks you to stand in front of a mirror and to look at yourself!
Francesca [Parma, 2016]
Tag: women photography
Elena [Parma, 2016]
Elena was young, beautiful and approachable. I can tell that she has been a source of inspirations for many portrait photographers!
Yumi [Parma, 2016]
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!
Maria [Parma, 2016]
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know” – Diane Arbus
Joana [Parma, 2016]
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 [Parma, 2016]
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.
Ottavia [Parma, 2016]
“Just be yourself, there is no one better” – Taylor Swift
Margot [Parma, 2016]
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…
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!
Angela [Breda Cisoni, 2015]
I had almost forgotten these shots of my aunt taken at her home. At the time I used to compulsively browse on the internet and when I saw whatever I thought would be appropriate for a photoshoot or would inspire me, I would buy it. I had put my hands on this black velvet hat, which reminded me of the Amish. My Aunt Angela had beautiful eyes and a wrinkled skin. That day (we were at hers for lunch) I had asked her to pose for me, for a couple of quick shots. Overcoming her usual shyness, she had accepted to play the role and this is the memory we have.
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
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.
Elena seen by Corrado Sacchi [Firenze, 2015]
I love Corrado’s approach to photography and his pictures. I also like to pose for him. Don’t ask me what the theme of this session was because he’ll tell you! I have fond impressions of this experience in his studio and I also believe that, posing in a loose way, can benefit us women at a young or more mature age.
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.
Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer 