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“The snapshot has no pretense or ambition. Innocence is the quintessence of the snapshot. I wish to distinguish between innocence and ignorance. Innocence is one of the highest forms of being and ignorance is one of the lowest.”

Quote by Lisette Model

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Lisette Model, born on November 10, 1901 in Germany and died on March 30, 1983 in the United States, was a renowned photographer. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound themes, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century photographic art. more

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