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the"85mil"
series
a "pull up" series by zay monae
the "85mil" is a portrait "pull up" series created by zay monae dedicated to spontaneously approaching individuals and photographing their essence in 5-10 minutes.
the name of this series is derived from the 85 millimeter lens–the focal length of the lens used for the series. The “pull-up” aspect is rooted in driving to the homes of participants or walking up to the subjects being photographed.
we are not looking for any person/style in particular, simply searching for those who are willing to just show up as they are! can't participate in this round? make sure to subscribe to our series here -> subscribe
Would you like to support the 85mil series? Your donation will help support the resources needed for upcoming 85mil series projects and future productions!
Options to donate:
cashapp: the85mil
zelle: zay@zaymonae.com
venmo: @zaymonae
the 85mil "pull up" portraits
LOS ANGELES
Hot Water Cornbread: Grillz & Cowboy Hat Edition
Charlotte, North Carolina
DURAG FESTIVAL
Greensboro, North Carolina
NC A&T University
Charlotte, North Carolina
BLK MKT CLT
Limón, Costa Rica
The 85mil's You Should Smile More :)
The 85mil's “You Should Smile More” is a special edition created to capture the diverse smiles of individuals in our community. This project aims to combat insecurities by encouraging people to embrace their smiles and find confidence in their uniqueness. It’s a tribute to the power of a smile, showing that every smile tells a story of resilience and connection, even when LIFE be LIFE-ing and the WORLD is WORLD-ing.
Detroit, Michigan
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