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“It's about time we started to take photography seriously and treat it as a hobby.”

Quote by Elliott Erwitt

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Elliott Erwitt, born on July 26, 1928 in Paris, France, is a renowned photographer. His photographs are known for their unique perspective and sense of humor, capturing many moments of social change and human emotion. Erwitt's work has won numerous awards and been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. more

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