My name is Delaia, a name my mother chose for its originality and meaning: "Liberated/Freedom". I was born in 1997 in Figueres, a small city in Catalonia. Since I was little I liked being in front of the camera but my dream as a teenager was to be a photographer. I loved photographing anything and taking self-portraits with my parents' digital camera. I also enjoyed recording videos and imagining a thousand stories. My path as a model began at the age of 16 when I did my first photo shoot out of the desire to get closer to photography.
At that time I didn't imagine that it was going to be the first session of many. During my teenage years I went through very difficult times, family problems that caused deep depression. I left school because of my mental health and felt lost, but art rescued me. I began to find refuge in photography and fell in love with the artistic nude. It immediately became my way of expression and liberation.
At first it wasn't easy, my family was against my decision and I had to fight for my ideas. With rebellion and passion I went deeper and deeper. I met great people who helped me grow and get to know the world in which I am lucky to be able to dedicate myself. Currently I have many projects in mind and I feel that it is just the beginning, now I feel more aware and prepared.
Photographer: Anyul Led Rivas @anyulled
Model: Delaia @delaiag
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