Tatiana Gerusova, Photographer, New York

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This black and white editorial photograph by Tatiana Gerusova features two women interacting playfully in an indoor setting. The foreground subject is a blonde woman holding her face with an expressive open-mouthed look, wearing a textured knit sweater and carrying a metallic shoulder bag. Behind her, a dark-haired woman in a patterned floral top smiles broadly while playfully tugging at the blonde woman's hair. The lighting is direct and high-contrast, characteristic of flash photography, highlighting the textures of their clothing and hair. The background consists of draped fabric curtains, creating a simple yet dramatic stage-like atmosphere.