Faces by James Christopher is an unconventional approach to portraiture featuring subjects with toys between their teeth. Whether it's a car trinket, an airplane, their lips or a tongue, the women and men pictured in these images are further animated through their interactions with these props.
Based in Los Angeles, the photographer is working his way up to solo gallery exhibitions. Faces by James Christopher, as well as his portraits and editorials, prove to be compelling collections that will see this artist rise.
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Faces by James Christopher Captures Mouthy Compositions
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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