Beyond excited that my portrait of Lalo de Maria is finalist at the @assocphoto awards.
This image is part of an ongoing series focusing on Lalo, an aspiring bullfighter (novillero).
Lalo stands out—tall, blond, and French—not exactly what you picture when you think of a bullfighter, and he’s only 22.
I was moved by both his grace and strength and wanted to capture the intensity and commitment of his journey. Discovering a world few people have access to was incredibly inspiring. Just last week, Lalo became Lalo de Maria, making history as the 74th French bullfighter.
Regardless of one’s personal views on this world, it remains a fascinating one that has inspired and influenced countless artists throughout history.
Special thanks to the judges @emmahardy7 @russocphoto @iamnell
Thank you @lalodemaria for your trust and @camille_lambert for making this collaboration possible.
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