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Sisters, 2010
by John Van-Den-Broeke
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011 Finalist
My mum Nell Van-Den-Broeke, and her sister Dode Brewer, are always so happy to see each other and their happiness spreads, making those present so happy too.