Frida had a fascinating life and was a very special woman. She inspired me to make a portrait of her. I used a mannequin, which I changed of course. The earrings, which she almost always wore, I put in Photoshop, as well as the necklace. I also played with colours to get to this result of my Frida.
I've been photographing since the beginning of this century. I am a real autodidact, although I have taken courses and mentorships. I don't try to make the 'standard' picture and am often busy for weeks before the result is as I had in mind.
I would have preferred..
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