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“I hate cameras. They interfere, they're always in the way. I wish: if I could work with my eyes alone.”

Quote by Richard Avedon

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Richard Avedon was an American photographer renowned for his distinctive portrait photography style. His work spanned multiple genres, including fashion, art, and celebrity portraiture. Avedon's photographs are known for their direct, sometimes confrontational style, often challenging the boundaries of traditional photography. more

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