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“I'm interested in loving, beautiful, sexy images... I also want the images to be a turn on, create an adrenaline high, a rush of desire so intense that the act of looking is sexual.”

Quote by Tee Corinne

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Tee Corinne was an American photographer known for her unique style and exploration of gender identity. Her work encompasses self-portraiture, social political issues, and the complexities of gender and identity. Born on November 3, 1943, she passed away on August 27, 2006. more

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