07/09/2026
In 2025, this beautiful woman, Berbel, reached out to me during a very difficult chapter of her life. She hoped that a photoshoot might lift her spirits and help her feel like herself again. We spoke on the phone, and I told her: “I’m not going to photograph you now. But perhaps a year from now, when this difficult time is behind you, we’ll create images that celebrate your journey, your resilience and your strength.”
Then, in the spring of 2026, I saw an incoming email. I was just on holidays but immediately picked up the phone and called Berbel. From that very first conversation, we couldn’t stop laughing, and the laughter continued throughout her day in the studio.
Berbel, it was an absolute joy to wait for the right moment photograph you. ❤️
Hair and makeup magic by my right hand