TEZZ
TEZZ
Tezz
by Stefan Rappo
for MARLEY
COMPLETE
Over the past few years, Stefan Rappo and MARLEY have seen numerous exciting developments in parallel, both creatively and personally.
In the midst of this lively creative activity, we often lose track of things, but the bond of friendship that connects us with Stefan remains unshakeable.
His warm character and impressive work make every meeting a special experience that we always look forward to.
We are especially proud to present his latest publication, the book “Tezz”, in collaboration with the fascinating top model and his muse Tezz.
In this interview, we had the opportunity to talk to both of them about the inspiring genesis of their joint project and dive deeper into the creative world they share.
Teddy Marks
Stefan and Tezz, your new nude photo book has already attracted more than a lot of attention and we at MARLEY would like to congratulate you on this great success and this unique masterpiece. What inspired you to start this project?
(Tezz) I believe it was our shared artistic vision, adventurous spirit, and, of course, our friendship that revealed just how compatible we are. We both have a passion for pushing our creativity to new heights, so we decided to dive in and make it happen.
Stefan, how would you describe your photographic style, especially in relation to nude photography?
(Stefan) Natural, simple and authentic.
Tezz, you wrote text quotes for the book. What was your inspiration?
(Tezz) I was inspired by the book’s layout and the photographic style, connecting it to my own experiences of growth and evolution as a woman, and sharing insights about life. I write only when I feel compelled, whether by inspiration or the need to express something within me.
Is there a message you would like to convey with your new nude photo book?
(Tezz) I’ve learned something interesting. We were putting the book together for few years, and when the final version came out, I thought, This is it. The book felt complete; Showing the wilderness in both human and nature, the depth of emotions, my own personal written reflections and Stefan’s vision. But I’ve come to realize that the book is alive; its meaning and message are crystallizing slowly over time, changing its shape by every bit of feedback we receive, especially from people outside the photography world. These moments are deeply touching and refreshing for me, as I can see how the book’s message resonates differently with each viewer and reader, revealing new layers over time.
(Stefan) For me, it was important to portray Tezz as a person and not as an object, and not to reduce her to her naked body. I also gave her a lot of space to move freely, and through her texts, the whole project became even more personal. When I look at the book today, I don't primarily see a naked woman, but a free person expressing herself freely, and that was also the goal of the book.
What was the strangest thing you experienced on your travels for the book?
(Tezz) Haha, I think we would both choose …
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NEW BOOK
TEZZ
STEFAN RAPPO
This new book from Stefan Rappo and Tezz is a must for every bookshelf.
TEZZ is dedicated to the connection between two people: photographer Stefan Rappo and model Tezz.
To immerse the viewer in Stefan’s artistic perception, the book is crafted in his distinctive storytelling style.
Intimate words penned by Tezz accompany the images and bring the audience intothe model’s raw emotions.
The project took place between 2021-2023 when Stefan and Tezz travelled to Ibiza, Tenerife, South Africa, and Normandy.
The untamed locations harmonize with Stefan’s vision to immortalize Tezz’s sublime wild beauty.
The body of work conveys a strong validation of unfiltered freedom.
Both the photographer and the model consider the book to be their most intimate work to date.
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