Salted Mornings

Last June, photographer Sophie van de Venne who focuses mainly on fashion and lifestyle photography, traveled to Mallorca for several photo shoots, including a creative project with Model Isabelle van de Broek. The result is a beautiful story that reflects the relaxed feeling of life by the sea — a source of strength, gently guided by the rhythm of the ocean.

“A love letter to salted skin, chill mornings and the unrushed rhythm of coastal living. Shot in a harbour in Mallorca, this editorial lingers in the quiet between swims, where towels rest on damp hair and time feels slower. It’s the shimmer of light on water. Here, the day starts early. The air is already warm, the sea calm. Fishermen head out at dawn and return with the catch of the day, fresh, local and full of goodness. This is the kind of life many dream of. Uncomplicated, close to nature, more present in the moment, more food from the sea. This is ‘A Harbour’s Ritual’ a gentle invitation to live slower, and start your day like this.”