An interesting experience DPing on this film, using realism to ground the audience, yet through unconventional camera techniques with minimal wides, allows the audience to feel engaged with the characters and their relationships within the confines of the world of art critics. Using medium-close-ups constantly instead of wides allows the audience to engage with the characters more and hide the painting that exposes her insecurities, allowing the audience to find out at the same time she does. This also allowed the characters to be framed as the very portraits they're critiquing. This creates an uncanny paradox when the characters stare down the barrel of the lens at the audience while the audience critiques the film, and the character critiques the audience to build sympathy in deconstructing an artist's portrayal of self-expression. The camera served to elevate the story through strong performances and grounded cinematography within minimal shake, allowing audiences to witness the protagonist break under the pressure of being exposed for her insecurities in a superficial world of prestige and ego. While the camera and lighting do evoke a sense of realism, the unconventional techniques of removing wides were a bold choice that allowed for a greater revelation when it finally occurred at the end of the film and prioritised the story and characters over traditional cinematic techniques.