About Catherine Lapteva | Portrait Photographer in Valencia

ABOUT ME

Everything I’ve learned has led me here.

I’ve always been fascinated by the many ways women see themselves and are seen by the world. Looking back now, I understand why I spent so many years studying photography, photo retouching, makeup artistry, fashion design, and lingerie design. Each became another way of exploring the same subject, and together they shaped the way I understand how women see themselves, present themselves, and experience being seen by others.

For more than ten years, I worked behind the scenes as a professional photo retoucher for luxury boudoir studios around the world. Looking at thousands of portraits refined my eye — but it also revealed an industry that often asked women to become someone else before they were considered beautiful.

Learning has always been a big part of my life. Even today, I continue studying photography, psychology, and the psychology of being photographed because I believe every new perspective helps me create a more thoughtful and comfortable environment for the women I photograph.

Today, I can see how every chapter has shaped the way I work. Naked Chapters is where everything I’ve learned over the years comes together.

Seeing Myself Through My Own Lens

I spent years creating self-portraits. Photographing myself changed the way I saw my own body — not because my appearance changed, but because my perspective did. I learned to look at myself with more curiosity and less criticism, and that has been one of the most freeing experiences I’ve had.

About Catherine Lapteva | Portrait Photographer in Valencia
About Catherine Lapteva | Portrait Photographer in Valencia
About Catherine Lapteva | Portrait Photographer in Valencia
About Catherine Lapteva | Portrait Photographer in Valencia
About Catherine Lapteva | Portrait Photographer in Valencia
About Catherine Lapteva | Portrait Photographer in Valencia

If my story resonates with you, I’d love to help you tell yours.

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