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Walking through the streets of Cuzco, Peru, I saw a young, poverty-stricken girl begging tourists for coins near an ATM machine. Travelers took quick snapshots of the indigenous people. Some didn't realize that the natives of Peru believe that a photograph steals away a piece of the soul. The beggar girl was posing somewhat reluctantly for the cameras in return for a few coins. The need was stronger than superstition.

Portrait Artist

"Tatyana"
"Julia"
"After the Shower"
"Olivia"
"Infant"
"Bella Rose"
"Sketches of Peru: At the market"
"Sketches of Peru: Beggar"
"Molly"
"Little Sam"
"A Summer Memory"
"Dad"
"The Embrace"
"Street Light Blues"
"Call of the Wild"
"Summer Fun"
"Playful"
"Happy Girl"
"Newlyweds"
"A Personal Moment"
"Alex"
"Best Friend"
"Nap Time"
"Tibetan Girl"
"Siesta"
"Serene"
"Irina"
"Honey"
"Andrew"
"Summer Fun"
"Girl"
"Summer Fun" (Charcoal)
"Leonid"
"Sketches of Peru: Beggar" (detail)
"Sketches of Peru: At the market" (detail)
"Little Troublemaker"
"Igor' "
"Awaiting"
Untitled
"Daisy"
Untitled
"Julia"
"Honey"
"Ines"
"Bandana"
"Victoria"
"Kelsey"
"Girl"
"Jessi and Joan"
"Stevens Kids"
"Afternoon Feeding"
"Berett"
"Tatyana"
"Ada"
India
At the Market #2
India #2
Peruvian woman