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E V A N E S C E N C E
Divine passage, reverie and transition

In this series, I want to bring a dreamlike vision of the subconscious state, capturing the essence of the soul and the inner turmoil of the body. It is my continued exploration of the female body and forms. Divine passage, reverie, benignity and transition are just some words to describe this work. During the photo shoot, I follow only a basic set of guidelines, I usually improvise and let the intimate relationship between the model and myself take over. I like to think of the session as a time when I am thoroughly immersed in another level of thought, an intuitive level when I reach into my inner self.

This series represents the second phase of the study of the body, emphasizing our path to the unknown, keeping the elegance of lines and the grace of the body in all its sensuality. The nudes with soft contours, blurred, diffused lighting and at times high contrast between soft light and dark shadows brings to the images the nymph sensual, with a charming poetic feeling reminiscent of a dream just beyond the reach of memory.

   
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