Laura Crimmins, Grace in Stillness (PEOPLE 2025)

Captured on a quiet bridge beneath dappled light, this black and white portrait series explores the calm confidence of a woman simply being. There is no performance here — just grace, ease, and presence. The textured sweater, soft folds of her skirt, and gentle eye contact draw attention to the subtleties of human beauty often missed in motion. These images celebrate the art of stillness, the strength in softness, and the quiet power of simply existing in one’s own skin.

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