Portrait Stories

My latest project consists of portraits of children and teens that blend fantasy and reality. I work with the subjects and their family to create a storyboard using elements from fairy tales and other sources that will inspire a photoshoot where they can act, play and explore. These stories show not just a transition from one world to the next, but also the transformation from childhood to adulthood. Through this project I am able to catch a glimpse of the person they will become in something as simple as a smile.

The allusion to popular narratives helps the subjects to tell their own story through the familiar themes of good and evil, past and present, real and fictional. As we grow up, we lose touch with the sense of whimsy that allows us to step into that world to understand our own lives, and through these shoots I strive to reinvigorate that curiosity and creativity.

The families I work with understand and appreciate this alternative approach to capturing the freedom and innocence of their child’s personal expression. The result is a piece of work that goes beyond staid portraiture, and can be displayed as a piece of timeless fine art. In both process and result, a new world is opened. Here begins the adventure…

If you are interested in a portrait story shoot or other information regarding my images, feel free to get in touch with me through my email pamela@pamelazaremba.com