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When someone allows me to take a photo of them, I like to burst into their bubble by getting very close to them. It breaks the masks that most of us tend to put on when the lens is pointed in our direction. No duck face can withstand the big fat lens one foot away from your face.

If I'm quick enough, I capture a real expression, not a posed one. And the sparkle, or the sadness, in people's eyes. They reveal themselves truly, and I embrace it.

I'm lucky to live in Montreal, where the diversity of faces you can encounter is absolutely stunning. I've got almost 500 photos like these, therefore, the selection process was really hard.

I hope you will enjoy it!

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He looks like he has a few stories to tell. :)

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    I may just be assuming, but isn’t this a drag king? If so, I’d like to say that drag kings and drag queens are equal and both deserve positive representation

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    I want her to do my makeup <3

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    I love seeing people smile genuinely!

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    Pretty lady. Love those lips!

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    Little artist in the making. Cool looking tree!

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    She is gorgeous! Does anyone know what culture this headdress is from?

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    This one is the most vulnerable. So much pain in those eyes!

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    This gentleman looks a bit like Robin Williams to me..

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    Beautiful hat. Reminds me of Nefertiti for some reason.

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    I feel like I’ve seen him in a movie

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    Wonderful photograph. Love the look you've captured on her face.

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    Two gorgeous flowers captured in one photo!

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    Love the pen! Bet he writes his lyrics when he's out on the streets.

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    Lol reminds me of that one Einstein photograph.

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    Is he that Scottish actor? Still can’t recall his name.......xx

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    F**k sake! You look ridiculous

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    She looks like a woman who could just drop wisdom all over.

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