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Inspired by Flemish paintings, particularly Rembrandt, photographer Sacha Goldberger composed and photographed these beautiful portraits. He worked with a team on costumes,
make-up and hair, and also enlisted the help of some highly
unconventional friends.
A small army of volunteers,
ranging from costumers to hardcore cosplayers to hairdressers were involved. What makes this series so amazing is that it's not a computer making Sabine
Graissaguel look like Carrie Fisher, or Jonathan Tuil look
like Christopher Reeve. Those are their real faces, transformed through the meticulous application of make-up and lighting.
“All of the animals are real,” he says. “I wanted my girlfriend
to pose with the Marabou Stork. Unfortunately, it escaped and flew all
over the studio. It felt like we were in Jurassic Park.”
