Striped Umbrellas, Seaside Portraits and a Socially Distanced Summer in Sicily, Italy
After months of lockdown, one photographer captures a sense of carefree calm on Sicily’s shores where she discovers a slow-placed way of live backed by rows of striped umbrellas.
19 November, 2020
- Words by
- Mireia Farran
Name: Mireia Farran
Hometown: Barcelona,
Spain
Instagram: @mireia_farran
Website: mireiafarran.com
Shoot location:
Sicily, Italy
Camera: Flash Fujica, Analog
Describe your photography style in three words:
Summery. Fresh. Intimate.
What’s the story behind the photographs?
For me, the Mediterranean sea means summer and summer means
calm, serenity and peace. After so many months of lockdown, it was
like reconnecting with paradise and it gave us some respite from
the pandemic. I love shooting carefree, everyday Mediterranean
life.
Where would you most like to shoot and why?
Can I say everywhere? I would really love to travel to South
America. It’s completely unknown to me. I want to get lost in all
the different, vibrant cultures – especially in Mexico and
Brazil.
Where are you travelling to next?
To Mexico, hopefully. At least, that was the pre-pandemic
plan.
What photography kit is in your suitcase?
To travel, I love to keep it simple. I always use analog;
sometimes 35mm cameras because they are light and very practical,
but I really love medium format, so I try to take both with me.
And, of course, plenty of Kodak Portra film.