Stillness of Beauty

Is a concept test shoot that I directed, styled, and created entirely. The focus of this shoot was to explore the profound simplicity of emotion and light, working within the constraints of black and white photography to transcend its traditional limits. My main idea was to evoke emotion not just through the subjects, but through the interplay of light, shadow, and the absence of colour.

By stripping away the distractions of colour, I allowed the raw elements I gave expressions the time and place to take centre of the stage. This was not just about capturing a moment, but about creating an experience where the stillness itself radiates beauty. Each shot was designed to highlight not just form, but feeling. The tension between light and dark was carefully controlled to bring forward a mood of calm intensity, aiming to make the viewer pause and feel the quiet strength behind each frame.

The essence of the shoot was to elevate black and white imagery, pushing it beyond its minimalist nature and inviting the audience to connect with the emotional depth hidden in the nuances of the lighting, the textures of the wardrobe, and the understated but intentional styling choices. It was about celebrating the beauty found in stillness, where every detail speaks, and where simplicity reveals complexity.

Team: Photography & styling: Bianca Cios
Model: Daria Baciu - Kiemes Models
MUA: Iasmina Oras
Hair: Andrei Culda