Malena B’s body language in these photos is not submissive; it is neutral or powerful. She looks at the camera as an equal. Tony Murano avoids "the gaze" where the model is unaware. Instead, Malena is acutely aware of the viewer, but she grants permission. This dynamic transforms the image from voyeurism to portraiture.
"Did you get it?" she asked, her voice returning to normal pitch, casual and cool. malena b by tony murano met art