MOSCOW, RUSSIA
A shopper scythes through bitter cold to reach a boutique on Red Square. These days, Marx and Lenin can’t compete with Dior and Armani for the hearts of the consuming class.
When people see a tripod, they often try to be respectful and avoid walking in front of the camera. However, as a documentary photographer, I generally want people to pass through the image. So I often shoot with a cable release, turning slightly away from the scene I want to capture. I vividly remember this woman rushing through my frame, turning to me after the strobe popped and apologizing for ruining the shot. Will she ever know that she had actually just ...
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