Claudia

Oltre lo Sguardo: Claudia’s story

There are stories worth telling, because they embody strength, resilience and the courage to face the unexpected. Claudia’s story is one of them.

Claudia stepped into my photography studio with the profound gaze of someone who has weathered storms and bears their marks with dignity.
During our photography session for the project Oltre lo Sguardo, she told me about her journey, shaped by a diagnosis that changed her life overnight.

At the beginning of 2023, Claudia was diagnosed with leukaemia. “Out of the blue, I suddenly found myself in hospital, where I stayed for several months,” she recalls.
Eight rounds of treatment, a time in limbo during which her everyday life of sport, work and travel came to an abrupt halt.

Her journey is not over yet.
After treatment, Claudia began maintenance therapy that will continue until the end of 2025. “Little by little, I have returned to work and I am trying to live as normal a life as possible, although, of course, I am no longer the person I was before.”
Her scars are psychological as well as physical, and every day is a step towards a new understanding of herself.

Photography has the power to capture not just a face, but a soul, a life lived, a story that goes beyond the image.
Through the project Oltre lo Sguardo, I want to give a voice to people like Claudia, whose experiences teach us what resilience truly means.

Her portrait is more than a photograph: it is a symbol of renewal, acceptance and hope.

Thank you, Claudia, for sharing your story with me and with everyone who reads these words. Every story deserves to be seen and heard.

Claudia took part in the project  “Oltre lo sguardo”