In this lovely photo series, Clara Novelli —who handled photography, art direction, post-production, and writing — collaborates with Alina Scarcelli, responsible for production and styling. The story of friendship unfolds through the natural presence of models Emma Novellil and Margherita Lungani, set within the enchanting atmosphere of Hotel Hermitage Firenze. Poem by Rupi Kaur.
“i want to apologize to all the women i have called beautiful
before i’ve called them intelligent or brave
i am sorry i made it sound as though something as simple as what you’re born with
is all you have to be proud of
when you have broken mountains with your wit
from now on i will say things like you are resilient, or you are extraordinary
not because i don’t think you’re beautiful but because i need you to know you are more than that.”
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“You deserve to be someone’s favorite person” — these words by Rupi Kaur resonate deeply, echoing the essence of friendship. True friends remind us of our worth, creating spaces where we feel seen, cherished, and celebrated.
Friendship is a refuge, a boundless place where authenticity is all that matters. It’s a shared glance through a window, a faint smile in the sunlight filtering through the curtains, a simple gesture like adjusting a towel on the hair of someone dear to us.
There’s an intimate beauty in the small rituals of friendship: getting ready together, confiding in a warmly lit room, laughing for no particular reason. These moments remind us that the essence of human connection lies in sincere bonds, in silences that speak louder than words.
The photographs tell the magic of those ordinary moments that, thanks to mutual affection, become extraordinary. The act of listening, of being present, of sharing dreams and memories is a universal language that binds us deeply and authentically.
In a world that often moves too fast, friendship invites us to slow down, to enjoy simplicity and presence. Every meeting, every laugh, every moment spent together is a thread weaving the precious fabric of who we are. Because in the end, isn’t this the heart of the human experience: to love and to be loved?
Through these images, we celebrate friendship as a place of belonging, an embrace that sustains and inspires us. An invitation to remember that, in the daily dance of life, friends are the melody that accompanies us.
Photography, art direction, post producion, and writing – Clara Novelli @clellinovara – www.clellinovara.com
Production and Styling – Alina Scarcelli – @alina_scarcelli
Models: Emma Novellil – @soylunaysoll and Margherita Lungani – @atirehhgram
Location – Hotel Hermitage Firenze – @hotelhermitagefirenze – www.hermitagehotel.com
POEM BY RUPI KAUR – @rupikaur_
