Taylor Kurtz, Portrait of John (SHOT ON FILM 2026)

John sits at the euchre table, his concentration steady, his years etched quietly into his expression. The hands of his friends hover at the edge of the frame — the gesture of the game without revealing its outcome. The shallow depth of field obscures the cards, leaving their meaning — like life’s hand — open to interpretation. I’ve known John for a long time, and this small, unguarded moment felt profoundly him — thoughtful, present, and patient.

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