As with almost all of my works, this photo is built up from multiple layers. I've also dressed her up in Photoshop and entered beautiful earrings. The background is based on raindrops. Starting point was the mannequin with a wig on it. The hat with feathers gives the woman something stately. She is a proud woman.
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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