Elouise Paabo

Model Besma always dreamed of being a cowgirl. And in this series, she can live that dream for a moment. She lies in the grass, lets the hay tickle her skin, watches the sweet calves move through the fields. If you love horses, their scent stays with you forever.

“We get around 80 summers, if we’re lucky — so this is a reminder to prioritize what’s really important.” This photo essay intimately follows the story of a young Moldovan woman Cristina Titomir, who has found an unexpected sense of belonging on the small Italian island of Procida — a place that gently taught her how to slow down, let go, and live the moment. Photographed by Elouise Paabo.