Agnes, the Phoenix reborn
Please, meet Agnes, a person very dear to my heart. She comes from Lublin, Poland. Agnes is the best ambassador of her hometown. She claims you can find everything there, just in a miniature size. You name it, she’s seen it! ;)
The part of Poland Agnes was born and raised in is really beautiful, especially the natural landscapes. Therefore, she loves the outdoor activities like hiking, sailing or snowboarding. And it’s not like some bs Tinder profile description, she really does it all. No frontin! Her love for nature brought us to the ocean and that’s where I captured the Phoenix reborn.
As mentioned b4, Agnes is a really special person to me. I don’t make (real) friends easily and I take this form of relationship very seriously. She melted my heart instantly, though. Agnes had experienced atrocities that no one ever should. It’s especially upsetting given how kind and lovable person she is. She could easily have become bitter or mean, yet she is a volcano of positive energy and optimistic thinking.
Don’t get fooled, though. As much as her heart is soft, the mind is sharp. I had an honest and touching talk with Agnes. Her story could make a book, yet my respect for her privacy only lets me to share a small piece of our conversation. Please let me present Agnes’s take on some aspects of being a woman.
AsW: When did you make yourself proud the most?
AH: I made myself proud the most when I moved to New York, a place so far away from home that I can’t just simply get in my car and drive there. I’m so deeply attached to my family that even a thought of people I left in Poland brings tears in my eyes. Therefore, the fact that I decided to move and start a new life in such a remote place makes me very proud. Sometimes my bravery surprises even myself.
AsW: What do you appreciate other women for the most?
AH: I appreciate other women the most for their stamina and strength of character. What women can stand and survive is unimaginable. I know it from my example of how much I was able to bare and handle, but also how much I still can achieve. I think women are the strongest living organisms on this planet. We are forced to meet unrealistic standards and are subjects of constant judgement, yet we go out there with our heads held high.
AsW: In your opinion, what do we have in common the most as women, despite of our different backgrounds or culture?
AH: In my opinion, there is one thing that all women have in common. They are all beautiful when they genuinely smile. When you’re looking at a picture of a woman, it doesn’t matter what beauty or body type she represents, it doesn’t matter what age or ethnicity she is, if she smiles because she means it, its the most beautiful thing.
If you want to find out more about Agnes and her passion for traveling and nature, please find her on Instagram @_agnis_
PS.
Agnes, I had a really great time with you. In order to complete this photo shoot we destroyed our clothes, got sun burn in unexpected places, and got torn by the waves repeatedly. It was worth it, though. I want to thank you for your hard work and patience. It’s such a pleasure to see you happy and thriving like that! I wish you all the best because you deserve it. You are beautiful inside and out. Whenever you doubt that, just give me a call ;)
You are family now.
with love, Anja
Unexpected.. My favorite!
