Lars Botten plays with phenomenal imagery as seen in the above gallery which contains photographs from his series titled "Disguise." The outdoor pictures show youths on what looks to be a epic road trip in the middle of a hot summer.
Worth noting are the curious masks the young people sport in the shoot while in the car and driving. They really look like they’re up to no good, but at least they’re having fun doing it!
Masked Photoshoots
Lars Botten's 'Disguise' Series is Masked in Curiosity
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