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    Geisha Minimalism in Kyoto Shadows Emulate Hiroshi Sugimoto’s precision: a Japanese geisha in white oshiroi makeup, shot with a Fujifilm GFX 100 II and 120mm f/4 Macro lens. Light with a single paper lantern (f/5.6, ISO 80, 1/60s) to cast delicate shadows on her lacquered hairpin and unpainted neck. Focus on the contrast between her porcelain makeup and natural skin texture at the jawline. Post-apply Kodak Portra 160 LUTs for muted reds and creamy midtones.

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