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Jay Hynes

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023
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Jay Hynes. Video length: 1 minute 24

Dave has a brother Gavin and they live in the 'burbs and they went to school with a friend of mine. They're both in their mid 50s and they live in their family home that they got left by their parents. They're both retired now and I just went around there one day and I spent three hours with them. I found this spot in the front dining room and I shot it. What I liked about him is he's a normal kind of guy into sport, into having a good time. I really bonded with him. I really liked him.

Dave, 2022 Jay Hynes
Dave, 2022 Jay Hynes.
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023
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