Berlin 15.03.202

I have been doubting myself a lot as a photographer lately. Blame it on the Berlin winter blues and moodiness which does’t really go hand in hand with the colourful pics I wanna get, on the challenging emotional place I’ve found myself or on the constant shadowban on IG (which has sadly been my only channel to showcase what I do) which has resulted in a far lower reach and amount of feedback… I simply didn’t feel like shooting for a good four months.

Louise invited me to the video shooting of her new mesmerizing collection and gave me complete creative freedom. The outcome are these shots which I see as a first step towards brighter times.

Thanks Louise for always seeing the value of what I do and for believing in me more than I sometimes do. 

I’m extremely grateful.

I’m not new to how eccentric and bold Louise’s pieces are. Once you wear L.O.M you can’t help but noticing that this brand has an impact on people: strangers stop you to praise your look, you get smiles and thumbs up… It’s basically a massive confidence boost and serotonin enhancer.

But, honestly, as much as I’ve been a huge fan of Louise and her creative genius since we met in 2017, I totally couldn’t see this latest collection coming. The couture pieces are the biggest fashion statement she’s made so far and, quite understandably, she planned to launch the collection in big style.

And, of course, she nailed it!

The models are a group of one of a kind personalities that Louise met around the Berlin club scene. A proper treat for a photographer: confident, aware of their own bodies, kind, elegant, creative, easy to connect with, versatile and unapologetically comfortable in their own skin. Getting to know them and shooting with them definitely brought back the inspiration and the will to work on new projects that I had lately lacked.

Lubitel 166+, Kodak Portra 400 (120)

Miranda Sensomat RE and Canon EOS 300 with Kodak Portra 400 (35)