Sam Hofman
Work

PersonalSponges

CategoryBeauty & Skincare
MethodIn-camera still life
Four make-up blenders balanced into a small tower on cream, blush, mauve, pale lilac and peach, each one matt enough to hold its own soft shadow
Further frame from Personal Sponges
Further frame from Personal Sponges

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