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20207 minPGdoc-short

Shot by Sasha

20207 minPGdoc-short

One day, Sasha realized her limited photography subjects were hindering her career prospects and decided to push herself beyond her comfort zone.

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One day, Sasha realized her limited photography subjects were hindering her career prospects and decided to push herself beyond her comfort zone.

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Evgeny Bakirov

Evgeny Bakirovdirector

Evgeny Bakirov

Evgeny Bakirovwriter

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Sasha has long struggled with taking photographs of anyone outside her close circle. Her reserved nature limited her career in photography. Realizing this, she decided to push beyond her comfort zone. Over seven minutes, the documentary follows Sasha as she confronts her fears and begins to capture images of strangers. This shift marks a significant change in her approach to photography and her professional aspirations.

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