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The Art of the Intimate Portrait: Lessons from Sarah Kay’s ‘Liaison’

High-resolution photography (noted by the "high" in the file name) requires technical discipline: MetArt_Liaison_Sarah-Kay_high_0031.jpg

: Direct gaze breaks the "fourth wall" and pulls the viewer into the frame. The Art of the Intimate Portrait: Lessons from

Sarah Kay’s "Liaison_0031" is particularly striking because of the direct eye contact. MetArt_Liaison_Sarah-Kay_high_0031.jpg

: Leaving room around the model helps the viewer focus on her pose and expression. 3. The Power of Direct Engagement