These photos of Michaela DePrince and Daniel Robert Silva tell her story from facing adversary as a war-orphan being called the Devil’s child (ph.1), to being ‘saved’ by adoption (ph.2), followed by Daniel representing Ballet un-rooting Michaela from her past (ph.3) and now, with a dark Medusa-themed history, she stands proud as a star ballerina (ph.4).
Lensed for the MOAM Amsterdam / MENDO publication on contemporary fashion and arts (Martijn Nekoui and Gunifort Uwambaga) with a super team: Styling: Alex van der Steen Hair and make-up: Danine Zwets Photography and concept: Reinier RVDA
Miss Michaela and Daniel Robert are both dancers at the Nationale Opera & Ballet.
The fashion, with huge thanks to the designers for their trust!!! Photo 1: Jantaminiau Photo 2: David Laport Photo 3: Bas Kosters Photo 4: Bibi Van Der Velden
Lensed on Hasselblad with Phase One and Profoto light at Umsjatka Studios..
GrR RVDA
