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Soft Focus

There is a quiet power in simplicity, and Soft Focus captures it beautifully. Through a series of intimate monochrome portraits, photographer Max De Viti strips beauty back to its essence, allowing light, texture and emotion to speak for themselves. Every image feels considered y
24 July 2026

There is a quiet power in simplicity, and Soft Focus captures it beautifully. Through a series of intimate monochrome portraits, photographer Max De Viti strips beauty back to its essence, allowing light, texture and emotion to speak for themselves. Every image feels considered yet effortless, creating a timeless editorial that celebrates confidence without distraction.

Model Alice Gremese brings an understated elegance to each frame, balancing strength with softness in a collection of portraits that feel both cinematic and deeply personal. Refined, modern and endlessly sophisticated, Soft Focus is a reminder that the most striking beauty often lies in restraint.

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