What is Roman Valor Editions really about?
It’s about capturing people in their most powerful light — not posed, not perfect, but real. RVE is built on the idea that presence is everything. There’s something deeply transformative about being seen fully — and that’s what we do here.

Where did the idea for RVE come from?
I've always seen something in people — a quiet kind of intent, something raw. It felt like no one was really capturing that. So I started RVE to create space for it — to elevate people through imagery that feels as powerful as they are underneath.

What do you look for in a person when you're shooting them?
It’s not about looks or experience. I look for energy — the way someone carries themselves, the way they shift when they feel safe to show up. That’s what I try to draw out. I don’t want people to perform, I want them to arrive.

How would you describe the vibe of an RVE shoot?
Grounded, focused, a little electric. I guide the shoot, but it’s collaborative. We build something with the person, not of them. It’s calm, but there's usually a point where something just clicks — a moment you feel it change in the room. That’s when I shoot.

What inspires the sets — like The Valor Set — and what do they mean?
The sets are about legacy. They’re collections of work built around concepts like bravery, honesty, resilience — human things. Each one feels like its own world. I want the models to feel like they belong to something bigger, something timeless.

Where do you want to take RVE in the future?
I want RVE to grow into a movement — a place people recognise not just for its aesthetic, but for what it feels like. I see books, exhibitions, maybe even a physical space one day. But for now, it's about doing justice to every image, every person, every set.

What do you want people to feel when they see RVE images?
Something. That’s the goal — not just to look good, but to make you stop. Maybe you feel power, softness, curiosity, something visceral. Maybe you feel seen. If the image makes you feel something — I’ve done my job.