Chit Chat Tuesday: Meet Junior Style contributors, creative duo Michele Solecki and Noa.
Today, we catch up with the creative duo Michele Solecki and Noa , a mother-daughter team from France and Junior Style contributors. They will soon head to Paris to cover the Playtime Paris trade show for us. Let’s get to know them!
Michele Solecki, an architect’s assistant and freelance photographer, and her talented daughter Noa, a 13-year-old exploring various creative careers. Their journey into the world of kids’ fashion began nearly four years ago when Noa, at just 9 years old, expressed a desire to become a model. What started as a mother supporting her daughter’s aspirations quickly evolved into a shared passion and successful collaboration.
Michele’s keen eye for photography and Noa’s natural charm in front of the camera created captivating photo stories that caught the attention of friends and family. Encouraged by the positive feedback, Michèle began taking on more projects, leading them to exciting collaborations with various kids’ fashion brands. Their unique blend of creativity, dedication, and genuine love for the art of photography has made Michèle and Noa a dynamic pair in the world of children’s fashion. They quickly caught the editor’s eye at Junior Style and became contributors.
We look forward to their insights and stories from Playtime Paris.
Playtime Paris will take place June 29-July1, 2024.
JS: Tell us your story.
Michele: I’ll answer for both of us. Our journey began almost four years ago when Noa, at the age of 9, expressed a desire to become a model. I started taking her to various shoots, castings, and collaborations. I quickly got hooked and, using my photography skills, began creating photo stories with Noa. Friends loved my work and started asking me to photograph them, and it snowballed from there. Now, we cover events like PITTI BIMBO and ILOVEPLAYTIME and collaborate with several wonderful brands.
JS: Why do you enjoy working with children?
Michele: Photographing children is pure magic. Their spontaneity, wonder, and naturalness take me back to my own childhood. It’s not really work; I get to play, laugh, and dance with them, and I marvel at their joy.
JS: To what do you attribute your success?
Michele: I’m flattered you’re asking about my success, but honestly, I don’t really think about it. For me, a photoshoot isn’t complete without laughter, emotion, or a silly face contest. Maybe that’s the secret, if there is one.
View article from Playtime Paris winter edition here
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