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A portrait from an ongoing body of work about growing up.
Shot on Polaroid negative.

This portrait is part of a long-term project that documents our daughter’s growth from birth to adulthood. We began it when she was born and completed it when she turned 18. Our goal was to follow the gradual changes a person undergoes over time—physically, emotionally, and in their attitude toward being photographed.

As we used studio cameras, each session required stillness and patience. The process was slow and structured, which influenced not only the visual result, but also our experience of working together. Throughout the years, the project became more than just a documentation. It was also a way for us to maintain communication, develop mutual understanding, and practice patience, both as parents and as artists.