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: Soft light minimizes skin imperfections and creates a "glow" effect.

: Leaving room around the model helps the viewer focus on her pose and expression. 3. The Power of Direct Engagement MetArt_Liaison_Sarah-Kay_high_0031.jpg

The lighting in this series is intentionally soft, likely utilizing large windows or diffused studio lights to wrap around the subject. : Soft light minimizes skin imperfections and creates

: Direct gaze breaks the "fourth wall" and pulls the viewer into the frame. MetArt_Liaison_Sarah-Kay_high_0031.jpg

The Art of the Intimate Portrait: Lessons from Sarah Kay’s ‘Liaison’