KAT by Tewfic El-Sawy on Exposure
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Saturday, 16 September 2023
KAT | Back To Black
KAT by Tewfic El-Sawy on Exposure
Friday, 8 September 2023
Celebrating Melanin Models | Kodak Tri-X Presets
As melanin is the pigment responsible for the varying skin tones found across the globe, capturing its diverse tones through photography is -to me- rewarding. It provides me the opportunity to record the unique radiance and individuality of each subject. I don't pretend to be an expert on portraiture, or on mastering lighting techniques, but by my embracing the subject's natural beauty, I feel I created photographs that inspire and empower, while celebrating the tapestry of human skin.
Photo shoots with dark-skinned models also provide a platform for them to express themselves, sometimes tell their stories, and break down racial barriers (if any). I'm hopeful these shoots empower them to embrace their identity and celebrate their heritage.
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Fontaine | The Black Swan In The Concrete Jungle
Fontaine by Tewfic El-Sawy on Exposure
Sunday, 3 September 2023
Lana | The Color Purple


Purple has long been associated with royalty, originally because Tyrian purple dye—made from the secretions of sea snails—was extremely expensive in antiquity. Purple was the color worn by Roman magistrates; it became the imperial color worn by the rulers of the Byzantine Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, and later by Roman Catholic bishops. The color purple is also associated with a variety of meanings, including wisdom, creativity, royalty, power, ambition, and luxury. It can also represent magic, extravagance, peace, pride, independence, and wealth.
I thought purple flowers would go well with Lana's purple hair pompoms, so the concept of the photo shoot "The Color Purple' was born.
LANA by Tewfic El-Sawy on Exposure
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Lizah With An H
Since I've started to photograph "street wear", I've progressively come to realize the Japanese Harajuku's "fashion" is also an expressive and experimental street style amongst non-Japanese young women. It’s impossible to characterize Harajuku’s street style with one word, but it's certainly eclectic, allowing its adherents to cobble all kinds of dress items together....just to be different.
For our photo shoot, Lizah has chosen to wear a black bustier and a short denim mini-skirt, with a "fluffy", also known as a furry leg warmer or furry boot cover, a form of footwear fashion accessory. It is usually associated with the rave scene and cybergoth fashion. For the larger sized photographs:
Lizah by Tewfic El-Sawy on Exposure
KAT | Back To Black
Kat is a senior at New York University, majoring in the Urban Design and Architecture Studies (UDAS) program. She is also a yoga enthusiast....

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Chinatown 65:24 by Tewfic El-Sawy on Exposure I recently decided to experiment with the 65:24 aspect ratio option in my GFX50R (and fo...
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Image Copyright © Phil Borges-All Rights Reserved Three years ago, Phil Borges partnered with the organization CARE to bring attention to th...