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Quote by Rineke Dijkstra

“As a photographer you enlarge or emphasize a certain moment, making it another reality.”

Quote by Rineke Dijkstra

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Rineke Dijkstra

Rineke Dijkstra is a Dutch photographer known for her unique style and expression of human emotions. Her work often focuses on the emotional states of young people in the process of growing up, conveying deep emotional resonance through capturing their subtle facial expressions and gestures. more

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