The portraits will be crafted using dramatic lighting, intentional shadow play, and cinematic color tones to evoke intimacy and depth. Rather than idealizing subjects, the project aims to reveal authentic expressions and subtle gestures that often go unnoticed. Each session will be collaborative, allowing subjects to share personal stories that inform the visual mood and composition of their portrait. Participants will be everyday people—workers, neighbors, artists, students, elders—representing a range of ages, backgrounds, and identities. The aim is to celebrate diversity and highlight the extraordinary within the ordinary.