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Quote by Albert Watson

“Really good portraiture is a two-way street where someone is throwing little gems out and you're grabbing them. Very few people have a 100 percent fluency in being able to do to do this - this kind of magical reaction with a camera.”

Quote by Albert Watson

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Albert Watson, born in 1942 in Scotland, is an internationally renowned photographer. His work is characterized by its unique perspective and exquisite technique, and he has photographed covers for numerous well-known magazines and advertisements. Watson's influence in the photography world is profound, and he is被誉为‘the Picasso of photography’. more

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