Sarah Van Rij & David Van Der Leeuw, Photographer, London

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This editorial photograph captured by Sarah Van Rij and David Van Der Leeuw in London features a person in the foreground holding an open Italian newspaper that completely obscures their upper body. Behind the newspaper, the lower legs and feet of two individuals are visible against a patterned tile floor, wearing distinct strappy sandals. Dramatic overhead natural light casts sharp shadows across the scene, including the distinct silhouette of a hand moving over the paper. The composition uses clever framing and a high-angle perspective to create an intriguing, voyeuristic narrative. The muted color palette emphasizes the textures of the printed newsprint and the polished stone flooring.