Boudoir is all about being comfortable in your own skin.
Patrick Falaniko • 9 September 2020
Bodies have stories, I love to tell your story the way you want it told.

I'm passionate about working with all women to create beautiful boudoir photography inspired by art and fashion.
All women deserve to be celebrated, and why not you? I remember conveying this idea to Carla, a beautiful human and nude art model I worked with on several occasions.
This is her story.
My name is @carla_tofano and I have been living in London since 2010. I am originally from Caracas, Venezuela where I graduated as a journalist. Before moving to London I had a career as a very proactive and dynamic media personality.
I worked as a producer and presenter for seven years at @eentertainment for Latin America (@eonlinelatino) and, amongst other things, I was one of the judges on ‘Fama, Sudor y Lágrimas’, a prime time musical talent show produced by @rctv that was the Venezuelan equivalent to American Idol.
I have also had a few radio shows throughout my career, but the daily live programme ‘Ciudad Glam’ was definitely the one that best showcased my interests and talents. I was in charge of the concept as well as being the presenter for this 3 hour, 5 day a week, live transmission!
I have also always written opinion columns in Venezuelan National magazines and newspapers, and have always been interested in creating a very contemporary yet sensually baroque writing style.
I am also the mother of two beautiful souls, @s.enrique_bracho and @marcelabby, the reasons I want to be the best possible version of myself ♥️
In 2015, already permanently in the UK, I started a wonderful career as an Artists’ Model that gives me, every day, the opportunity to become more and more comfortable in my own skin. .
Last year I found myself in the position of being able to return to my passion for public communication and, with the collaboration, inspiration and support of my partner in crime and love of my life, @toby_deveson_photography, we created the digital resurrection of my first ever column, Metralla Rosa. It has now grown to become a website, a collection of photographs, a regular blog, a YouTube channel and a podcast, where I share the conversations I am lucky enough to have with people I admire, respect and hope everyone can meet through our interviews. I chat with them in English, Spanish or Italian, with all our content available with subtitles in the 3 languages .
Stay sane!
Carla
http://www.carlatofano.com/about/
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