Bethany Mollenkof, Photographer, New York

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This portrait video sequence features a series of close-up and medium shots of various individuals posing against a rich, draped blue velvet curtain backdrop. The framing captures different subjects including a couple smiling together, a woman with blonde hair lit with dramatic shadows, an older woman in a bright pink jacket, and a woman wearing large hoop earrings and a white shirt. The lighting creates subtle highlights and shadows across the subjects, emphasizing their expressions and attire. The sequence concludes with a textured golden frame displaying an American Express logo. Throughout the video, the aesthetic remains editorial and intimate.