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American Beauty

© Lauren Greenfield

Casting agent Jennifer Starr searched for the most beautiful woman she could find on the streets of New York City and introduced me to Sarah Ziff. I subsequently spent several days photographing her in her daily life exploring the questions "what is life like for the beautiful?" and "is beauty power?" Whether positively or negatively, there is no doubt that it influences every aspect of her interaction with the world. As Sara remarked, "I don't want to come off as arrogant, but it is a reality of my life."

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