MARC HOPPE'S PHOTOGRAPHY

And here the link to his website, where you'll find more photos.

AI IS FINDING YOU A GIRLFRIEND

Matchmakers were women who specialized in arranging marriages, acting as intermediaries between families to find suitable partners. Their role was crucial in many cultures throughout history, especially in societies where arranged marriages prioritized social, economic, and familial compatibility over romantic love.

Across different eras and regions, these women had specific names:

• In medieval and Renaissance Europe, they were known as matchmakers or celestinas, like the character in La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas.
• In China, the "Mei Po" (媒婆) played a key role in arranged marriage traditions.
• In Russia and Eastern Europe, "svakha" were women specialized in finding partners for young people.
• In the Jewish tradition, "shadchanim" were professional matchmakers responsible for arranging marriages within the community.

Their work wasn’t just about pairing couples; they also negotiated dowries, ensured compatibility, and made sure the marriage was beneficial for both families. While their role has faded in many societies, matchmakers still exist today, especially in religious communities or cultures where arranged marriages remain a common practice.

Now, let’s ask AI to find you a girlfriend—let’s see what it comes up with and if you like any of the options.



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Bloopers.

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THE FUTURE OF MODELING

One after another, they pose. Naked, stunning, flawless. They don’t sweat. They don’t move. They don’t exist.
These are models generated by artificial intelligence. And if you think this is just some aesthetic curiosity, you're already late.

For brands, marketers, and ad agencies, this is peak efficiency: no castings, no contracts, no complications.
No image rights to pay, no sessions to coordinate, no schedules, egos, or middlemen to deal with.
A junior with four hours of practice and access to an AI can generate a hundred images with a hundred different models—each one perfect, each one ready to sell whatever you need.
For a fraction of what it would cost to hire a single real model.

And it’s not just photos. We’re talking videos, ads, entire campaigns built on faces and bodies that don’t exist—but look just as real as the real ones.
Flawless skin, captivating eyes, a body that poses exactly how the client wants. No retakes. No water breaks. No complaints. All controlled. All optimized. All impersonal.

It’s not that real models will vanish overnight. But their space is shrinking.
Because if you can get what you want, whenever you want, and pay far less for it... the industry won’t think twice. And for many professionals, that’s a real threat.



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Meanwhile, on the subway.

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THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF NICK HALLING

Nick Halling lives in Essex, where his life and career revolve entirely around photography. Driven by an unwavering passion for capturing the human essence, he specializes in portrait and model photography, applying a distinctive approach that highlights the personality and emotions of his subjects. His portfolio spans both color and black-and-white photography, utilizing each style to craft powerful and meaningful images.



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On repeat.

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FROM FREE HUGS TO FREE SEX

Remember the "Free Hugs" viral thing? That handwritten sign on a piece of cardboard, held by someone standing in the middle of the street, hoping some brave soul would go in for a little spontaneous affection. It became a full-blown phenomenon a couple of decades ago—a simple, feel-good gesture that, at the time, actually felt kind of revolutionary.

It all started with the “Free Hugs” movement back in 2004 in Australia, when a guy named Juan Mann hit the streets with his sign, just looking for a bit of human connection. It didn’t take long for the video to blow up on YouTube and turn into a symbol of hope, empathy, and human closeness—at a time when the world was already getting lost in screens and fast-paced routines.

A lot has changed since then. And while the cardboard + message + spontaneity combo is still around, let’s just say it’s taken a few… interesting turns.



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Choose your player.

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THE INSTAGRAM OF THE DAY: ELFA

Elfa
traveling model from 🇺🇦
📍Moldova



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Making two trips is for cowards.

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THE NUDES OF GIOACCHINO DELL ERBA

Gioacchino Dell Erba, photographer and chef. Whether behind the camera or in the kitchen, he fully immerses himself in the expression of his creativity. For him, photography—both digital and analog—is a powerful tool that allows him to capture not just images but also emotions and deep narratives. Each shot is an opportunity to tell a story, to immortalize a unique moment that conveys a particular mood or feeling.

Both worlds, photography and gastronomy, share fundamental elements such as craftsmanship, patience, and meticulous attention to detail. In both fields, Gioacchino dedicates himself entirely to his craft, always striving for perfection in every creation while never losing sight of the beauty found in imperfection and the spontaneity of the moment.



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A glitch in the Matrix.

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