Stephania A

Stephania and I work in the same company, but not directly. I definitely do not know her well, or should I say, didn't know her well. After the shoot, I certainly have a better idea of who she is and I'm so glad I do. She's one tough cookie, that's for sure. Like she says, she's stoic, meaning she takes it in, but doesn't show emotion easily. I wondered how I would portray that for the shoot and had some ideas, but the truth is I didn't know enough about her to bring out any emotion, so I had to go with what she was willing to show me. And she did not disappoint. She was playful, funny, and even serious at times. I think she's a very deep person who gives much of herself once she feels comfortable. Otherwise, forget it. You'll never know the real Stephania. 

I'm glad she allowed me a glimpse of the duality between her sarcastic and goofy self and that deep emotional dwelling of hers where she goes to feel feelings that make you gasp for air, the ones you can't make light of because the thought of doing so is unfathomable.