I. Filming at the Hermitage, inspired by the scale of the architecture and history
The central idea is to illustrate how small a person appears next to monumental architecture and historic interiors. To achieve this, the frame is dominated by high ceilings, staircases, doors, and chandeliers, while people remain small figures against this backdrop.
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II. Urban Shoot
I was struck by the contrast between the city’s beautiful architecture and how unkempt some of the streets can be. Next to high-end stores like Chanel and Prada, homeless people sit on the pavement asking for money. I shot all the photos on film, so the shots came out more vivid, natural, and slightly serendipitous.
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