Artistic photo shoot in Tuscany

This artistic intimate photo shoot is a personal non-commissioned work which I brought to life following my intuition. I cherish the beauty of Mother Earth and that of a female body and whenever I can, I let myself free creating images that flow deep from my heart.

Here, together with Ticianne, my trusted model and friend, we are in Crete Senesi in Tuscany. There was no strict plan as to how the session was about to evolve. We just met and allowed the scenery, our vibes and music guide us towards the expression of what we both felt in that moment.

SHE IS HER OWN

She can be both sunshine
and rain
Is capable of both peace
and war
She is a timeless beauty
with refined elegance
A girl who has triumphed
and failed

She has disregarded other
people’s assumptions
for she cannot be kept captive
by the small minds of others
They fear the day she relizes
what she is capable of
Some are soldiers
but she is an army
She fights for those who
cannot fight
for themselves

There is a quiet confidence
that screams loudly within her soul
She is humble
but strong

Her giving spirit shouldn’t
be mistaken
for naiveness

For she is her own kind
Created by a powerful King
For she knows her purpose
And who she serves

She is not a force to be
played with For she is her own.

[by Athena]

Intimate Photo Session - Layers and Liberation

Intimate photo session that tells a story of a girl who entangled in her own thoughts, feelings and beliefs, finds the way to peel off her layers and discover herself.

Covered by layers of fabric, she felt limited, imprisoned and unhappy in her own world. The layers that weighed her down were her doubts, fears and lack of self-esteem. Each layer was hard to strip. It took months to peel them off. They were heavy and unconstructive, but they were her comfort zone. She felt cramped, but safe inside of her bubble.

Yet there came a day when she finally found courage to reach her hand out and peel off the first layer – doubts. With doubts not carrying her down any more, she managed to peel off another layer – her fears. With her fears under control, she then started to nourish her self-esteem and managed to take down the last layer.

Writing down her thoughts and listening to her heart helped her immensely in that process. On the day she gathered the strength to leave her comfort zone, she looked at herself mesmerized. She forgot how beautiful, strong and independent she was. She felt like a goddess in her own body and slowly learned to play with life. At that point she started feeling peaceful, happy… and curious. Curious of what life had in stock for her.

She was ready.