This shoot was inspired by Valentine’s Day and the idea of a young guy waiting for his date, showing different emotions like being serious, nervous, and excited. He holds flowers. Flowers are traditionally a romantic gesture, but when we see him holding and smelling them alone, it can be read as vulnerability or even disappointment. It creates an open-ended narrative. 

+ Focus: Cinematic portraiture, storytelling, product placement.

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+ Techniques: Natural light, dynamic composition, vibrant colour contrast inspired by City of God, directed by Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund.​​

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+ Location: Manchester, UK.​​

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+ Editing: Additional texture added using Photoshop.