Philip-Lorca diCorcia – Blurring Reality and Fiction Philip-Lorca diCorcia (b. 1951) is an American photographer celebrated for his staged yet lifelike imagery that sits between documentary and constructed photography. His pictures often resemble film stills, blending the mundane with the theatrical. By carefully controlling light, setting, and sometimes even his subjects, diCorcia challenges viewers to question where reality ends and fiction begins. His work has been shown in major museums worldwide and remains influential in both fine art and editorial contexts. Camera Gear DiCorcia adapts his gear to suit his carefully crafted photographic vision, favoring equipment that provides sharpness, control, and cinematic presence: Mamiya RZ67 – used extensively in his staged portraits and constructed scenes for its medium format detail. Mamiya RZ67 Canon EOS 5D series – for flexibility in editorial and commercial projects. Canon Eos 5D see it on Amazon Leica M6 – occasio...
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