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“Nowadays shots are created in post-production, on computers. It's not really photography.”

Quote by Mary Ellen Mark

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Mary Ellen Mark

Mary Ellen Mark was an American photographer renowned for her profound documentary photography. Her work focused on marginalized groups such as the homeless, teenagers, and Native Americans, showcasing their lives and inner worlds. Mark's photographs have received high acclaim in both the art and news photography fields. more

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