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Concept: This shoot reimagines the classic highschool yearbook, but with a twist that speaks to the complexities of adult friendships. In our school days, we were thrown together with peers - some became lifelong friends, others just faces in a sea of acquaintances. Back then, friendships were often born out of proximity, shared classes, and the simple inevitability of growing up together.  
As adults, the dynamics change. We're no longer bound by the schoolyard; instead, we curate our circles, choosing who we want to keep close. This shoot captures that evolution.  Each portrait tells a story of connection - sometimes deep and lasting, other times brief but meaningful. It's a reminder that, unlike our school days, our adult friendships are consciously chosen, whether they're friendships that endure or fleeting interactions that shape us in small ways.
Through these portraits i aim to explore the beauty of it - how we come together, how we grow apart, and how, even in our busy lives, we find those rare connections that feel like home.

Directed and Shot by Ayah Ballout
(more photos on instagram)
Styled by Rama Al Hattab

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