tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17387347018931535042011-12-19T21:39:41.903-08:00San Francisco Bay Area Wedding and Portrait PhotographerAurora Meneghello Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018869589308026178noreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1738734701893153504.post-78413694709393258102011-12-19T21:39:00.000-08:002011-12-19T21:39:41.921-08:00

I now have a new blog, come  follow me on Tumblr: http://aurorameneghello.tumblr.com/. I hope this move will help me blog once a week or even more often! Happy Holidays!

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I am unveiling a new logo today, right here on my blog. In the next few weeks, expect to see a new website, a new line of fine art family and baby portraits and a new wedding portfolio.Aurora Meneghello Productions is growing! Here's my new logo, thanks to Lavender Ink:   I took inspiration from a Calla Lily, one of my favorite flowers. I am looking forward to sharing all the upcoming changes

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Congratulations Mitch and Molly, we are so close to your wedding in Sonoma! I am counting the days until I get to photograph you again. I loved our engagement photo session together: Mitch is passionate about photography and we collaborated in choosing the locations for this shoot. As I said before on this blog, I LOVE working with couples who have a special love for visual storytelling and art

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Here's the last part of Leah and Justin's Wedding and we are picking up from where we left off. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed wonderful refreshments and I took pictures of Leah and Justin with their families. And as the evening proceeded, people moved inside for dinner and cake cutting.  This was my first time photographing a cake cutting done with a sword. Cool!

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Welcome to Part Two of Leah and Justin's Wedding. Here are some of my favorite images from right before the ceremony.   Everything is ready for the guests to arrive... ...while Leah get all the love and support she needs from her mom and bridesmaids. Outside guests start to arrive. It's almost 6 pm and the light is gorgeous! And here's the ceremony. One last kiss from

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Remember Leah and Justin's Engagement Photos? Well, their wedding rocked and I am going to spend this week celebrating it all over again on my blog.  Here's Part One of Leah and Justin's Beautiful Napa Wedding. I met Leah through a mutual friend and mentor and I loved her energy and honesty from the start. Leah did a tremendous job planning her wedding while having fun in the

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As you probably already know, I love photographing Idexa Stern's art. Her tattoos are inspiring and every photo shoot with her is truly a collaboration. As I am still in the middle of wedding season, I only have time for one image today, but I am working on a longer post with more photographs from our latest session together last May, so stay tuned. Enjoy your week!

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Here's one photo from the latest wedding with the Locally Grown Weddings team. The rest of the images will be ready in 6 weeks, but I couldn't wait to share this one image. Renee and Sean chose Campovida as the setting for their wedding. The place is stunning and I can't wait to share more photos later in the year.

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Remember Natalie and John? Here are some of my favorite photos from their wedding at the Marines' Memorial Hotel and the Palace of Fine Arts. We planned on taking some photos at the Palace of Fine Arts before the ceremony, for great natural light. Natalie planned everything herself: bridesmaids and groomsmen arrived separately and we all got together for some wedding party group

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Busy, busy month. I barely had time to sit at my computer with all the shooting last week (awesome!). So this week, I am posting one of my favorite images from recent shoots. I chose muted colors for this dreamlike image. It makes me think of a painting.

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Here are a few of my favorite images from Renee and Sean's Engagement Session at Lindencroft Farm in Ben Lomond, near Santa Cruz.Tomorrow (Wednesday) you can read all about it and see more images on the Locally Grown Weddings blog. In the meantime, here are some of my very favorites! All three of us love forests and Redwood trees. We were super careful as Renee is very allergic to poison oak.

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Can't wait for Leah and Justin's wedding in beautiful Napa this Saturday! When I met Justin, he was recovering from a motorcycle accident and couldn't even walk. Lucky for him, Leah is a physical therapist and helped him get better. She was amazing, taking care of Justin and planning their wedding. Leah and I hit it off immediately: she is fun, creative, engaging and passionate about life.

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I love Brooke and Marissa's joint venture, Lavender Ink! I am working with them on the design of my new logo (coming soon, I am so excited!). I am also their photographer of choice to capture the details of their wedding invitations. All the images will then become part of their new website. This is the first of my shoots, I will keep posting new pictures as I take them.  

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I am looking forward to Julie and Michael's wedding next weekend.Last month I took their engagement photos, here are just a few of my favorites. Julie is a wonderful photographer and Michael runs his own film making company, so it was fun collaborating on the images. Michael had lots of ideas and we had fun trying new poses and settings.  Always tell your photographer your ideas!  I want your

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I had the pleasure to photograph Noah and Tiph's wedding last May. WOW! Here's what Tiph wrote about her wedding: "I know it's more than cliche to say this but our wedding day was the happiest day of my life. I had all of the people that I love in the same place all supporting Noah's and my decision to marry. What made it so wonderful was that every single person there had such an important role

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I met Marco through BAIA, a wonderful group of Italian professionals workings in the Bay Area. Marco is Italian, from Canada and is planning his wedding with Lindsey. Lindsey picked a city theme for our engagement shoot together. Most of Lindsey and Marco's family will be traveling to the wedding from out of town and Lindsey thought it would be great to show a little bit of San Francisco in

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I am proud of serving on the board of governance of BAIA, a group of Italian professionals working in the Bay Area. Around 6 times a year, we organize events on different topics. This month Grazia Bennet, one of our governance members, invited her friend Bill Draper to speak. The event took place at the historic San Francisco Orrick Building. The space was beautiful and the food really yummy.

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Here are some of my favorite pictures from Jeanie and Tony's wedding at the Cliff House, in San Francisco. It was April, so a bit windy and cold, but also sunny and magical.  How cool is it to spend the best day of your life with all your loved ones in San Francisco?  The Cliff House is beautiful inside, especially in the afternoon, when the sunlight filters in through the windows. I love

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Enjoy these images from last month's engagement photo session with Rita and Clint at Baker's Beach. Rita and Clint found me online and purchased my "special" last December. I really enjoyed meeting new couples that way! Rita was radiant and Clint open and ready for different things. They already had some ideas and we had a very relaxed shoot. Time went by really fast! We were also happy

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Last day of one of the busiest months of the year for me! The past 30 days have been amazing, full of opportunities to take pictures. I can't wait to share more photos from engagement sessions and weddings in the coming weeks. Also, don't forget to check out Locally Grown Weddings Blog every Wednesday for a new post starting tomorrow. In the meantime, I am organizing my digital archive and came

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I am looking forward to Natalie and John's wedding this Saturday!  In the meantime, I would love to share a few of my favorite images from our engagement session together in Sutro Heights.    John and Natalie are such a fun couple to be around! Their love and chemistry really came through during our time together. They were playful and relaxed and creative. It really helped me to relax and

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I was getting ready to photograph a wonderful couple (their engagement pictures will be on the blog soon) when I looked down on the beach and...there it was! A great marriage proposal, written big in the sand. What else can I say? I am a romantic. If you know the couple (or if you are the couple) I'd love to hear your story. Congratulations, I hope she said Yes!

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I will be at the New Living Expo with the rest of the Locally Grown Weddings team this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 29th - May 1st, in San Francisco. We will be in the Green Bride Guide section, stop by and say hello! Come meet us all, learn about green weddings and enter a raffle to win a free engagement portrait that includes make up and flowers by Angela and Madeline of Locally Grown

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Greener Photography is a non profit organization started and run by photographers that not only certifies, but educates professional photographers on how to run a successful green business practice. It is definitely NOT business as usual. Everyday, I put a bit more of my values into my work. Aurora Meneghello Productions is committed to making a difference by implementing the following Green

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As you have probably noticed, I prefer to take picture in the natural landscape...how fun to do something different for Jeanie and Tony. One thing I have been suggesting to brides is to take advantage of the engagement photo shoot to test their make up artist. Jeanie went right ahead and got her make up done by Angela LaFlamme, the official makeup artist of Locally Grown Weddings.    Not

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Lately it seems like everybody I photograph is passionate about photography...I love it! Douglass turned out to be a lot of fun as we exchanged ideas for his engagement photos with Heather. After the usual "warm up" we all got in sync and found new ways to pose and interact. The shoot ran longer than expected as we tried new things and looked for more interesting places to take pictures

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Here are a few of my favorite pictures from Lisa and John's engagement photo session. The best part for me was collaborating with John, as he used to be a photojournalist and had some great ideas as to the kind of images he wanted for his engagement.   And Lisa and John had the best reason to want a view of the Golden Gate Bridge in the photos: John  proposed on it! So cool. They just got

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I had the pleasure of accompanying Madeline Trait and Sadie Waddington of Locally Grown Weddings on a scouting trip to Dawn Ranch Lodge in Guerneville, less than two hours north of San Francisco.  You can read more about planning your wedding at this historic location here. As a photographer, it is incredibly important to me to be part of the location scouting from the very start, as I can

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Sonya and Carl had wanted good pictures of themselves (with Jenny, their sweet dog) forever! Finally, they decided it was time to get to work.We had to reschedule a couple of times because of the rain, but it was worth it as the day ended up being just perfect.

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Here's a couple of pictures of Nancy expecting twins. First photo session of 2011! Maya and Peter were born just a few weeks after I photographed Nancy and her husband Peter. Beautiful.

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Winter is the best time to take pictures...if you don't mind the cold! Luckily in San Francisco we can sometimes have warm afternoons even in January and February.   Seriously, though, winter is a magical season as the sun is at a lower angle in the sky. It makes for a softer, gentler light, perfect for portraits and engagement shoots. You can read more about the beauty of the winter sky on

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As you probably have read in my bio, I come from Italy. I have been disgusted my entire life by the portrayal of women in the Italian media and by the behavior of some of my fellow Italians, including men in the highest government and business positions. According to the most recent report (2010) from the World Economic Forum on Gender Gap, Italy is at number 74, out of 134 countries, in a

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Have you checked out Bride Bound Blog yet? It's the Bay Area's newest wedding blog dedicated to spotlighting vendors, trends, and ideas for your big day!  This week, they featured yours truly, check out the story and tell them how happy you are to see my pictures on their blog ;) You can also email them at bridebound@gmail.com with any great ideas, venues, vendors or retailers to profile -

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Cute girl! I had fun taking pictures of Bella right before the holidays. She loved the camera and the camera loved her.

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I met Sara almost two years ago and we slowly got to know each other. I was so excited to hear she had a baby this past Fall. We scheduled our photo session together and we planned on shooting in her backyard. I finally got to meet the whole family! Unfortunately it rained and we had to postpone. Just waiting one day made a huge difference. We picked a couple of different outfits and planned a

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Thank you for a wonderful 2010. I completed my film, Default: the Student Loan Documentary, thanks to a dedicated team. We received great feedback and our Facebook page reached 5,000 fans on New Year's Eve. We are now putting the finishing touches to prepare it for national broadcast.   I co founded Locally Grown Weddings and we won Best of the Bay. WOW! The best part, though, is that I made

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I just got the news that my special offer is on KGB Deals now until Dec. 12th. 25 lucky couples can purchase an engagement portrait session from me for $90 instead of the usual $450. Or you can buy this session as a gift for somebody who just got engaged or is getting engaged this holiday season. Click here to go straight to the offer. And Happy Holidays!

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My birthday was last week and I received an extra awesome present as Locally Grown Weddings won Best of the Bay!  As some of you already know, I co founded the group in 2010 as a way to get together amazing women owned businesses that are passionate about weddings and the environment. Our current members are One Big Fish Green Events, Chef Stephanie, Gilliflower Design, Cherish, Angela LaFlamme

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Great photo shoot with brothers Jonas and Noah and their cousin Nils. In time for the holidays. This was my second time photographing the little brothers and it only gets more fun. Enjoy.

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I had the pleasure this summer of photographing a wonderfully intimate wedding at Falkirk Cultural Center in San Rafael. Susanne is from Germany and we immediately bonded, being both European. When I met her, we spoke at length about living in San Francisco and about what we had to learn as foreigners. She showed tremendous insight and we kept in touch. It was a pleasure, a year after I met her,

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I recently had the pleasure to photograph Andrea and Torsten's wedding in the Gardens at Heather Farm. It was a beautiful sunny day and the perfect time of the year to be at the Gardens with all the roses and flowers in bloom. Drea spent a year planning for this special day and everything was a success, from the emotional ceremony to the wonderful party afterward. Here are just a few of my

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Here are a few of my favorite images from a fun photo session with Maria and Massimo. I arrived to the shoot to be greeted with props and enthusiasm and there was such creative energy in the room as we collaborated and exchanged ideas.Maria told me she wanted to show little Marco how much he is already loved and wanted and I think he will be happy in a few years to see his parents so radiant

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Last week, as I was looking through my archive, I happened upon some images from my hometown in Italy.I rarely walk around with my camera without a project in mind, but last time I visited Vicenza, I did just that: I walked through streets once familiar and now a little bit unknown. I had forgotten about the ancient buildings: in a city that is over 2,000 years old, it's easy to find places

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How can you say No to the best tattoo artist in the Bay Area, when she asks you to photograph some of her favorite creations? And why would you?I was thrilled to work with Idexa Stern, the founder and owner of Black and Blue Tattoo, a woman-owned and gender inclusive tattoo shop in San Francisco. Tattoo work is still male dominated and Idexa has always mentored and helped other women enter the

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I had the pleasure to work with Sonya White, the founder and owner of Healthy Thyroid Center, in San Francisco.Sonya helps primarily people who suffer from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, or AutoImmune Thyroiditis. However, anybody experiencing low energy, weight gain, aching joints, mood swings and a variety of other symptoms can benefit from Sonya's mind-body approach to health.When Sonya asked me to

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This year, I again had the honor to photograph Compass Family Services' Spring Event at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco.Compass is a wonderful organization that helps homeless families get out of the street.On May 5th, Connie Nielsen and District Attorney Kamala Harris, among others, shared wonderful and emotional stories with the donors present. Compass raised $123,000 dollars that

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I am big fan of One Big Fish Green Events. Not only they plan your wedding or event, but do so with an eye on the environment.So I am thrilled to announce they are offering $300 off your next event. It's a raffle, and you can enter it here. The lucky winner will be able to apply the discount to a wedding, private party, corporate party or fundraiser.Of course, let me know if you win!

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Allison and Noe were up to some experimentation and fun for their pictures and we chose a mix of digital and film. I love what they are wearing! Allison has amazing taste in clothes and I had fun helping her pick what to wear.I have a special place in my heart for fairy tales and timeless images and wanted to do something along those lines. How lucky Allison and Noe felt like playing along.Here

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Happy New Year!To start the New Year and to celebrate Valentine's Day, I am giving away an Engagement Portrait photography session to one lucky couple ($450 value).I am looking for a couple who is getting married on or before January 1st 2011.Write me how your partner proposed to you or how you proposed to your partner.Or write about your friends who are engaged and help them win.The couple with

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Here are some of my favorite images from Babes in Toyland Cabaret, a wonderful 40's style holiday show organized by the amazing MegaFlame Bigband. I took many photos of all the performers, email me if you would like more information about the talent, or if you want to see more images.Hosted by DaDa SF Studio, with Angela LaFlamme, Richie and the Curious Proclivities, Delilah Burlesque, Serpentine

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I feel so lucky to be able to capture the details of such a beautiful day, the love and happiness of everybody at Matthew and Jessica's wedding was palpable.Here are just a few of my favorite images from this beautiful October wedding.

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I haven't been blogging for a while, as I have been filming interviews in NY for Default: the Student Loan Documentary and working, working, working. I will soon post some pictures from my last few shoots, in the meantime, you can read about my Pinhole Photography on the Manfrotto website and leave a comment.Manfrotto is one of the leading manufacturers of professional photography equipment and I

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Here are some extra pictures from my maternity portrait session with Jodi.I always love photographing my clients wearing different outfits. It's like being a model for a day and it makes for so much fun!At the moment, I didn't like this red and black combination. But then I realized it was so powerful and captured the intensity and strength mothers need to have. Jodi looked so beautiful and

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This has been one of my favorite shoots of the year. Maybe it's because Jodi photographs so beautifully, or maybe it's because her best friend Lisa was there to help her feel comfortable.Who knows? Photography can be magic and sometimes things come together and the result is a perfect shoot.Here's Part One of my favorite pictures. Stay tuned for Part Two which will include some behind the scenes.

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I love when my job takes me outside of the city of San Francisco, like for this engagement shoot. I met Andrea and Tor at their home in Oakland and they showed me the Morcom Rose Garden in Oakland. There are so many beautiful places in the Bay Area!We waited for the right light and just photographed away. Did I mention they have a really cute dog, Boston? Check his picture too while enjoying a

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What a month July is turning out to be! I have been working non stop on my documentary and taking photos of wonderful people. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from Jessica's maternity portrait session. She looked radiant and we had so much fun taking pictures and talking about music while listening to Belle and Sebastian. I love that my job is all about remembering life's many joys.

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I had the pleasure to take pictures of Jessica and Chili on a cloudy afternoon in San Francisco.We had so much fun! Chili and Jessica had never before had their pictures taken together by a professional photographer. But after a moment's hesitation, they got into it and we walked and laughed until we felt we had enough good pictures to last them a lifetime.I am looking forward to photographing

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Click here to see more images from Maya Orli Cohen's exhibition: My Letter To The Health Insurance Company. Maya recreated and commented on some of her experiences dealing with her health insurance in the US, after surviving a life threatening illness. I particularly loved the American flag made out of discarded medicine packages. Although not showing in these images, I also had the pleasure of

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Here's a preview of my favorite shots from Fashionista Cabaret, a great evening that showcased http://www.flameangeldesign.com/Great music, burlesque performers, stellar fashion show and fire eating made for a wonderful night. Click on the above image to see more.

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I was going through all my pictures from recent trips and remembered these images taken in a surreal place outside Berlin, Germany. Remember the Truman Show? This is kind of like that.An old unused hangar (until recently, one of the largest in the world) has been converted in an indoor tropical forest and lagoon with year-round controlled temperature. I took these photographs in January 2007. It

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I am setting aside a weekend to take portraits and headshots of anybody who needs one. Whether you are a performer or you just need a good picture for FaceBook, think about joining me on Saturday March 14th or Sunday March 15th and get your picture taken! This is also a wonderful opportunity for all of you business people out there who need a better picture for your website. You know what I

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FaceBook changed its Terms of Service. They now include the following:LicensesYou are solely responsible for the User Content that you Post on or through the Facebook Service. You hereby grant Facebook an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, fully paid, worldwide license (with the right to sublicense) to (a) use, copy, publish, stream, store

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Hi, I am Aurora Meneghello, a still photographer and filmmaker based in San Francisco. My company, Aurora Meneghello Productions offers still photography services to individuals and businesses, you can see what I do here.I am also writing and directing a documentary about student loans, watch the trailer here.Creating beautiful images is my passion together with an awareness for what is happening

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