“Doing this photoshoot had been a long-time dream. I planned, prepared, and waited for the right moment to make it happen.
When I discovered Mariana’s work, I felt a deep sense of trust and confidence in her. It was like anticipating a grand celebration—where you savor every moment leading up to the event itself.
And during this time of waiting, I had to break free from restraints and deeply ingrained social prejudices. I had to allow myself to be fully me, from beginning to end, raw and unfiltered.
I chose to be a “blank canvas” for Mariana’s work because I wanted to see myself beyond what I was used to seeing. And it turned out to be such a beautiful and unique experience—I felt completely at ease, light, free, and absolutely wonderful, haha.
This experience was a gift I gave myself—one that deeply marked my femininity.
We are always beautiful. We are always powerful. And we are capable of allowing ourselves to go far beyond what society expects or demands from us.
I wanted to eternalize my youth, but instead, I received an even greater gift—a kind, nonjudgmental gaze that revealed just how stunning I can truly be.”
