Camille Malissen, Photographer, Paris

Description

A young girl with long blonde hair, wearing a purple halter top and a brown hat, leans over a table to light the candles on a strawberry-covered birthday cake. She holds a lit match in her right hand and a box of matches in her left. The cake sits on a blue-and-white checkered tablecloth. The indoor setting features blue walls and a window with a white curtain, creating a soft, diffused light. The camera captures a medium shot, emphasizing the child's interaction with the cake. The scene has a nostalgic, intimate feel.