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“I think [indications of vulnerability are] why so many portraits work when they're difficult: we believe we're presenting ourselves one way, but the camera always reveals something more vulnerable, despite our best efforts.”

Quote by Katy Grannan

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Katy Grannan is a contemporary photographer known for her unique perspective and creative approach. Her work often focuses on the lives of marginalized individuals, using delicate photographic techniques to reveal their life conditions and psychological worlds. more

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