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Purity

Scheduled a photoshoot with my friend, but she rushed in, neglecting her appearance and makeup. Uncertain if intentional, I embraced the challenge, proclaiming no escape from my lens. I promised to capture her essence using sunset light on 35mm film. The resulting shot, a favorite, exposes her pure heart, childlike spirit, and elegance.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: İstanbul, Türkiye
Copyright: © Efe Ersoy