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Siddharth Govindan's avatar

This one hits hard.

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Brad Armstrong's avatar

Years years ago I did a similar technique but with a handheld flash. I told them to light themselves. How would you like to see yourself in the light. It was a fun little project.

I think handing over the cable release to the subject enters what could be an alternative reality. They are intimate portraits of a dignified people for sure. You mentioned how other photographers have handled the US side at night with flashes which I've seen but I personally haven't seen much from the Mexican side. I'm relying on you to show me what is going on at the boarder. I've never been there and I don't know what kind of conditions they are living in. This approach is a fresh and different way to tell and old story. I commend you for that! The first shot of the boy with his father is very strong. It reveals the hardship and vulnerability of both of them. I can't help to be empathetic for them. I hope the NYT handled this with the dignity that went into it and not with one or two images.

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