Emulation of Elliot Porter

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As a photographer, I believe we are constantly in the process of seeking to find those subjects we wish to photograph that truly give us pleasure; those subjects that stimulate our creativity; those subjects that spark our inner motivation to capture those swiftly fleeting moments.  





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