Yael Bar Cohen

My work focuses on fashion photography and portraits, while the selection of photographed subjects and their role in the work changes according to the subject I want to explore.
My work process consists of two main methods of operation: a well-planned photograph that serves a precise pre-defined purpose - a product of a workflow consisting of learning and researching of the photographed subject and the other elements of the work; and a photograph that is born out of an initial idea or concept that has not been fully defined and develops in the process.
In my photographs, I try to express a sense of restraint and postponement. I am searching for something intimate and introverted in my photographed subjects on the one hand, and inner strength and quiet charisma on the other.
The manner of directing, the forms and the colors in my photographs draw inspiration from the aesthetics found in nature, in mammals and in birds. I often researches species of exotic plants and wildlife and translates elements that characterize them into my work.

All images by Photographer: Yael Bar Cohen @yael.bc for Yarin Shahaf
Makeup Artist: Selior Levi @selior_92: Photo Nr. 1&2
Model: Martina Kudelova @martinakudelova :  Photo Nr. 1&2
Hair Stylist: Hadar Natanzon  @hadar_natanzon_ : Photo Nr.1&2
Stylist: Maia Larkin: Photos Nr. 1&2
Hair Stylist: Yulia Flaeisher @yulia.flash Photo Nr. 3
Model: Charlotte Geron @charlotte_geron Photo Nr.3
Makeup Artist: Yarin Shahaf @yarinshahaf: Photo Nr.3 & 5
Publication Editor: Yarin Shahaf @yarinshahaf Photo Nr. 4
Makeup Artist: Tal Shaya @talshaya_mk : Photo Nr.4
Model: Karin @ani.ya Photo Nr. 4
Model: Mazal Ayano @mazal_ayano Photo Nr. 5