My profession allows me to meet unique people. And today we will talk about my client and close friend. Ekaterina runs her online psychotherapy office for highly sensitive people, Sensibilis.
Highly sensitive people are a special category who perceive the world more deeply, more intensely, and feel every movement around them. The emotions of such people can be brighter, and this is both a gift and a challenge. Ekaterina helps such people reveal their inner resources and learn to live in harmony with themselves, directing their sensitivity in the right direction.
Today I want to share not only her unique work, but also how our joint creative process during a photo shoot helped us express her style, emotions, and philosophy through images. But let’s start with the interview!
Katya, what made you come to this photo shoot? What goals did you set for yourself when you decided to do a shoot for your personal brand?
- A photo shoot is, first of all, an emotional experience of your state, a creative impulse and a desire to feel the magic of the moment. That is why this session took place. It is like a breath of fresh, renewed spring air, a desire of the soul to feel different and give shape to creative ideas. I did not have specific goals, only creativity and a desire to convey positive emotions.
- Why did you choose me as a photographer? Was there something in my approach that resonated with you and made you choose me?
I chose you for your gentleness, calmness, professionalism, openness and desire to implement ideas, for spontaneity and subtle sensitivity to the client. All these qualities reflect your approach to your business, one can feel your boundless love for the profession and the desire to tune in with the client in order to create a unique result in this symbiosis.
- The location for the shoot in Blagnac was really cool. Why this place? What does it mean to you?
I am a minimalist, clean lines are very important to me, without unnecessary details, so that the eye has nothing to catch on, leaving space for the imagination. This location reflected this message in the best possible way.
- You chose such interesting looks. How did you choose them? What did you want to show through style and atmosphere?
The looks were chosen almost by chance, intuitively, the wardrobe was formed in such a way that even with my eyes closed I can take any top and bottom, which will always create an interesting image. But still, there was a desire to convey an atmosphere of elegance, tranquility and a little romance, I wanted to emphasize the spring mood, a soft transformation and transition to refined spring energies.
- You often wear sunglasses. Is it just a habit or is there a deeper meaning behind this accessory in your image?
It’s not just a habit, being a hypersensitive person, sunglasses help me to contain the bright light of this world, literally and figuratively.
- How did you like the final photos? What feelings and emotions did it evoke in you during the process?
The photo shoot was great, under the gentle rays of the spring sun, under the caring focus of a professional camera, in the rhythm of slow life and evoked such inspiring emotions of new energy, excitement, trepidation and playfulness.
— And finally, how do you like the results? How do you feel in these photos and what do they mean to you?
The result made me very happy, made me smile widely and sincerely, looking at each frame with such curiosity, paying attention to the details, the energy of the frame itself, the mood, I again and again remember the warm gentle rays of the sun, laughter, joy and inspiration of the day of shooting. Thanks to the pictures, I will be able to return again and again to this day and be saturated with this energy of love and happiness. Photography allows us to travel in time, because each shot preserves a piece of our energy, allowing us to feel spontaneous and in the moment. This is very valuable.
Working with Katya, I really enjoyed the process. She completely trusted the shoot, allowed herself to be herself, and this made the result so alive and real. I love the moments when my clients open up, start to feel confident and natural in front of the camera. Together we created not just photographs, but a story that is filled with light, warmth and sincerity.
I like Ekaterina as a person and an excellent specialist. And I wholeheartedly recommend you to visit her website. On which you can find very interesting and useful information about the world of highly sensitive people.
For example, on the site you can get acquainted with the typology of highly sensitivity — a tool created to reveal the nuances of your sensitivity and deepen self-knowledge. This typology was developed to help you identify the dominant aspects of your sensitivity, providing directions for reflection and a deeper understanding of yourself. Katya also created a PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SUPERSENSITIVITY, the advice of which will become your assistants on the path to harmony and well-being.
A few words about how to prepare for such a photo shoot.
When signing up for a photo shoot, many worry that they don’t know how to pose or don’t know how to look natural in photos. This is absolutely normal! I will help you relax, feel confident and catch the right mood. A photo shoot is not about frozen poses, but about lightness, movement and real emotions.
Before the shoot, we discuss ideas, style, location and clothing preferences. For a more precise visual understanding, we create a mood board in Pinterest in advance — this helps to collect references, get inspired by the shooting style and understand what emotions and images we want to convey. This approach makes the preparation process more conscious and comfortable, and the photo shoot itself — thoughtful, but at the same time lively and natural. You can bring several images to choose the best option depending on the atmosphere of the shoot. During the process, I guide you, give simple, unobtrusive advice, but the main thing is to allow yourself to be yourself. This is what creates the real magic of the frame. After the shoot, I carefully select and process the photos to convey them in the best possible way. You will receive finished photos that can be used for a personal brand, social networks, websites or just for yourself, as memorable moments that capture your uniqueness.
If you want to reveal your personal brand, express your individuality and create photographs that reflect your style and character, I invite you to a photo shoot in Toulouse and the southwest of France. Allow yourself this creative process, enjoy the atmosphere and get photographs that will not be just photographs, but a reflection of your uniqueness. Book a shoot today! Write to me, and together we will create your story through the lens of the camera.
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