-Im all for vintage / Victorian photography but there is something spooky about the self portraits. They way there is never any engagement with the camera and almost lifeless glace (away from the camera). Today we capture moments and emotions, back then it was almost about capturing the seriousness and strength of the character which compare with today’s images they look a little soulless. -

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