Unveiling Stories: Photo Project After Covid
It all started with the unprecedented challenges posed by Covid. Following that, I took the initiative to organize a creative project involving a talented group of amateur photographers. Together, we roamed the vibrant streets of Ixelles, Brussels, engaging with the community and asking individuals to pose for captivating portraits.
Armed with an analog 6X7 Mamiya camera and a portable backdrop, we aimed to capture the essence of our surroundings and the unique stories of the people we met. This is the remarkable result of our collaborative efforts and artistic vision.
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We were finally allowed to step out into the bright, open space, a welcome relief after being cooped up for so long. But everybody felt a mix of half happy and half shy, caught between swirling emotions, yet undeniably eager to engage in animated conversation. They were equally excited about the prospect of being photographed, creating a palpable buzz of anticipation in the air that was impossible to ignore.