Cristina Stoian Portraits

17/07/2024

Just as she is

09/06/2024

This is how we spent our Mother’s Day.

09/06/2024

Wednesday vibes on a Saturday

07/03/2024

How do you choose a photographer:

February 13, 2024February 14, 2024  by Cristina Stoian Why might you need a photographer, you ask? In today’s world of smartphones and the evolving realm of photography, this question might seem perplexing. Why invest in a portrait photographer when you can snap a picture with your phone and shar...

14/02/2024

“Who am I ?

I am what I am and I love myself !

I’m practicing and preaching: “I am good to myself” by:



1- Being on ‘my side’ when no one else is



2- Looking for the good in every situation and taking it in



3- Seeing the greatness in myself, appreciating all of me



4- Slowing down and finding my balance in each situation



5- In this journey, learning to say “no” and setting boundaries in love, work or daily activities that I feel could deplete me in some way



6- Associating my ‘self’ with joy, doing what brings a smile to my face and meeting people who mirror that state of joy



7- Forgiving myself when visiting the past, thinking and addressing nice words to myself – because I’m the only one listening



8- Nourishing myself daily through healthy activities, good nutrition and proper sleep and trying to keep my mind in the present



9- Protecting my brain from negativity, bad images and hard emotions



10- Valuing my own beliefs and ideas, living with intention into a meaningful life that serves me and others



“Mirror, mirror on the wall…



A reflection of all these in a mirror; Cristina’s camera. The process of capturing all the beauty of self-love was an empowering experience. Her time and knowledge transcend into this amazing picture which says – I return to love and I accept myself just as I am…. “

09/02/2024

Welcome my dearest to the Club40. Get ready to the party, iIt’s the coolest club there is.
It’s one of the most beautiful age. (Not biased at all 😊😏)
Where you have strength, powerful energy but also wisdom and a little nonchalance to stand to the world with more courage and confidence.
Embrace it all as I know you do! 😘

07/11/2023

“Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful.”
Sophia Loren

01/11/2023

“Take all the time, waning moon is to relax and reset 😊” Sunita Changoe, owner of and

04/10/2023

I love this quote so much from
It is my conviction too, when in doubt/struggle/getting stuck - seek beauty. Around you, inside of you, everywhere there’s an abundance of beauty. Embrace it and let it in.

11/09/2023

💫 True elegance isn't just about what you wear, it's a radiant glow that starts from within. It's the kindness in your words, the grace in your actions, and the authenticity in your spirit. Let your inner elegance shine, and you'll always light up the room. ✨

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08/09/2023

Unspoken stories of vulnerability. Eyes are the windows to our souls, revealing the beautiful fragility that makes us human. 🌟

07/09/2023

💪🏼 Embracing Strength & Determination 💪🏼

Sometimes it's the shades of black and white that truly capture the essence of strength and determination. Meet Mara, a shining example of unwavering resolve and resilience. Let's celebrate the power within us all and remember that every obstacle is an opportunity to grow. 🌟

19/07/2023

In a world where challenges and obstacles constantly test our strength, there she stands, a beacon of unwavering determination, embracing her power with grace and confidence.

She exudes an aura of self-assurance, for she knows her capabilities and embraces them fully.

At first glance, some might label her as arrogant, but they fail to understand the essence of her being. It is not arrogance that drives her, but the knowledge that she possesses the strength to navigate through life's turbulent waters. Armed with knowledge and experience, she fearlessly confronts the future, trusting in her ability to carve her path.

Her wisdom is a guiding light, illuminating the darkest corners of uncertainty. She understands that her choices and actions shape her destiny, and she willingly takes responsibility for the life she creates.

With unyielding determination, she takes charge of her fate, steering her life's ship in the direction of her dreams.

But her power isn't solely about personal triumphs; it extends to uplifting others around her. As she influences her own life, she inspires those who witness her journey. She empowers others to believe in themselves and embrace their unique strengths. Through her example, she becomes an agent of change, igniting the spark of greatness in those she touches.

In this realm she has crafted for herself, she is the master, architect, and the artist. It's not about control, but the realization that her choices and mindset shape the world she inhabits. With every step she takes, she creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond her immediate surroundings.

Embracing her power is not an act of ego, but a testament to the strength of her character. It is a celebration of her growth, resilience, and evolution. In a society that often tries to confine, she breaks free, soaring like an eagle, unapologetically embracing the magnificent force that she is.

She is the woman I am working for.

22/06/2023

It’s up to us to make life fun.
Dance to the rythm of life.

25/05/2023

This is a non negociable for me.
If I’m not 100% I also cannot give my all to the people arounde me, my clients deserve better, so does my family.
It’s also a reminder that if you don’t take time for your wellness, you will have to make time for your illness.
I’ve learned that the hard way.
Now, every decision I take - it has to feel right for me. And if my body tells me to slow down, I listen.. Hope you do the same!

09/05/2023

Hanging out with this amazing human just browsing shops and having FUN. We don’t do it enough ❤️

I could talk forever about how cool she is, really check her out, she created a movement in her community and she’s all about self&body acceptance. Representation is a must and she does it brilliantly💪

21/04/2023

The power of these words lies in their ability to transform how we see ourselves. When we repeat them daily, they become a mantra that reminds us of our worth and value as human beings. They help us overcome negative self-talk and empower us to stand up to challenges with resilience and confidence.

When we truly believe that we are strong, beautiful, and enough, we radiate a positive energy that attracts people towards us. It's not just about physical beauty, but the beauty of our character, our values, and our inner strength. We inspire others to see the same qualities within themselves, creating a ripple effect of self-love and acceptance.

So let's remind ourselves daily that we are strong, beautiful, and enough. Let's celebrate our strengths and embrace our flaws. And let's inspire others to do the same, creating a world where everyone can feel worthy and loved just as they are.

20/04/2023

I am STRONG, I am Beautiful, I am Enough.

17/04/2023

As a woman,

We’ve been tough to hide our emotions that convey vulnerability.

Don’t show yourself as too emotional, don’t cry in front of people…

Well- that also makes us not deal with them.

What if you just take a moment to feel your emotions… feel your pain.

Go explore what and why is there.

Sit in quietly with yourself
Don’t overanalyse just feel -
let emotions come out and feel them in order to feel release or closure.

Pain is just resistance.
Resistance to something.
When you don’t resist it, but feel it, the pain will start subsiding.

Pain is that thing that nobody wants to feel. People will rather die than feel pain.

How have you been dealing with pain in your life?
Pain in your body, pain in your emotional well being.

Pain is not going away if you brush it under the carpet. Thinking you’re going to deal with it later.
It has a tendency to come back when you least expect it and it can bring you physical pain unless you deal with it.

It’s always much easier to just block it, deny it, compartment it for later.

Pain has an element before it becomes pain. Tension. It’s a tension in your body, like an alert state. There comes the time to decide - you resist the tension or address it.
If you keep resisting the tension this leads to pain.
If you decide to address it, there will be usually a release of tension… but there’s a chance for a bigger tension- and the fear of even bigger pain- makes us decide to numb instead.

The power to own your pain- is how you get ahead in life. You will only be as successful as the amount of pain you can burden.

The exhaustion comes from doing everything you can to not feel the pain… Maybe we wouldn’t go about carrying pain our whole lives.

Managing your pain, becomes in some way taking back your power, healing your wound.
Take a moment to sit with it and feel it. It'll be worth it in the end.

17/01/2023

After the success of the first profile photo day, these days are here to stay! Next day for getting your headshot with me is 25th January. Come get an update.

For when you need something that captures you naturally, professionally, with your best side on show for all to see. LET ME CAPTURE YOUR BEST SIDE, PROFESSIONALLY.

12/01/2023

How do you feel right now?

Sit down quietly and ask yourself: what's that you feel now and what do you need at this right moment.

Is it sleep, rest ?
Is it joy, bliss ?
Is it connection you're craving?
excitement? desire? pleasure?

There's an answer for every one of these that have risen in you… and an easy one for each.

…but first you need to sit down and listen, really listen to what it is that you need right now so you figure our what to do next.

Can you do it as a daily ritual? Or at least once a week?

13/12/2022

For generations
We were told what to do

How to sit
How to smile
How to cover out bodies

Our body is governed by so many rules, set in place to control us. How we look, how we show up in the world, how we are, it’s all controlled by patriarchy.

I would like to live in a world where women do not have to see their bodies as a reason to hide away.

Where women do not have to cover their bodies and faces for their safety.

A world where we are free to show up in the world the way we want, without the fear of being stigmatised for it.

“When you are in an environment where you get accepted for who you are and you feel safe to express your inner self, then you drop your mask and start focusing on your true purpose.” Lisa Renander

I would like to live in a world where every body is seen as beautiful.

Reclaim your body

Give your body a voice

I want you to feel
Safe in your own skin

07/12/2022

2 spots available! next week.

For when you need something that captures you naturally, professionally, with your best side on show for all to see. LET ME CAPTURE YOUR BEST SIDE, PROFESSIONALLY.

06/12/2022

What is embodiment to you?

For me is living by my own terms, living by listening to the heart first, living in love, connected to your body. Fully present and feeling all your life source.

05/12/2022

I am reading a book about the Imposter Syndrome by Lauren Valbert. Imposter: The Book to Overcome Imposter Syndrome]
Even though I am just in the beginning of it, it resonates with me so deeply, that I had to stop and share. (With author’s permission, here’s an excerpt fom the book.)

“For 70+ years, capitalist marketing has been telling us we are simply not good as we are.
We are too fat, too pale, our skin is bad, we’re not attractive to the opposite s*x, we don’t dress well enough.
We don’t have the right gadgets, the right car, the right watch, the right bag or the right laptop.
Entire magazines exist purely to make women and more recently men, feel bad about themselves.
Welcome to the sh*tty self-image club, gentlemen - ready to start hating yourself?

It’s not funny, obviously. Body dysmorphia, eating disorders and other self-image-related issues are on the rise. These are exacerbated, directly or indirectly by being constantly bombarded with images and messages about how we’re not good enough as we are.
Body issues and eating disorders often co-exist with Imposter Syndrome and, I argue, are directly connected. These types of body issues are, at root, the feeling that you are an imposter in your body and that out there somewhere there exist the perfect body you are supposed to be in but have somehow failed to achieve.”

Lauren Valbert - Imposter Imposter: The Book to Overcome Imposter Syndrome]

I’m here(always have been) here to tell you - you’re good enough NOW.
Please reach out if you feel otherwise.

28/11/2022

I am excited to start offering Profile Photo Days, for those of you who just want a headshot. Limited spaces available. See below:

For when you need something that captures you naturally, professionally, with your best side on show for all to see. LET ME CAPTURE YOUR BEST SIDE, PROFESSIONALLY.

25/11/2022

Energy is the New Currency

24/11/2022

So grateful for the women in my life right now.
They keep me on my toes, lift me up when necessary, inspire me to be more. I am experiencing amazing female energy around me and I am quite happy about it ❤️❤️❤️ thank you! 🤘😇😌

21/11/2022

I have reconnected with Nicolette in the same period I was turning 40 and I was getting the jitters from turning the decade.
Seeing how joyful and fun she is at 50 gave me hope that age is only a number and youth comes from inside.

She has this really youthful and joyful spirit that is so fun to be around.

Turning 40 made me realise a few things along the way.

One of them is that I want to give a voice to women in this stage, change the narrative about what young means, show the world 40, 50,60 is powerful, desirable, and vibrant.

 I want to tell your story, I want to show your beauty even if you haven't seen it yet yourself or felt it. I'd love for you to be one of them.

I  am photographing 40 women over 40 this year who want to empower themselves through an embodiment photoshoot session and are unafraid to show themselves to the world.

Details in the next couple of days. If you want IN before the crowd, DM me and I’ll send you the link to subscribe.

19/11/2022

Let it all go. In order to feel.

Let go of the expectations
Let go of the weight that you’re carrying
Let go of other’s version of you
Let go of your own limitations
Let go of your limiting beliefs
Let go of fear
Decide you are in the right place
Allow yourself to feel the imensity of yourself
Allow yourself to feel the love you have for yourself
Allow yourself to feel the pleasure of just being
Allow yourself to feel
Allow yourself
ALLOW