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“There are times when you simply have to pose your model. The difference is in the kind of posing. It can be honest and dishonest, interesting and as wooden as a cigar store Indian.”

Quote by Roy Stryker

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Roy Stryker was an outstanding photographer renowned for his unique style and profound documentation of social change. His work spans a wide range of genres from documentary to artistic photography, having a profound impact on social history. more

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