Striped Umbrellas, Seaside Portraits and a Socially Distanced Summer in Sicily, Italy

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.