the harpist and the sea vol.1

Captured by Mathilde Castéran @materuda_

July '25, Jogashima Island

Mathilde, a talented documentary filmmaker (find her on Instagram @materuda_), and I first crossed paths at a photography event, where we instantly clicked. Not long after, we planned a collaborative photo session with her and Eriko Shimamura (see Eriko's photos here).

I love how Mathilde’s photos turned out. They beautifully captured our vision to blend the vastness of the sea with sparkling sunlight dancing across the water, while channeling that dreamlike Pre-Raphaelite mood. You can read more about how this concept took shape on my blog.