In 1994, after the fall of the Soviet Union, all Ukrainians had to get a new passport – and photographer Alexander Chekmenev was on hand to take their photos. The snatched extra shots he took are remarkable in their honesty and tenderness. (Photo by Alexander Chekmenev/The Guardian)

Actress Sophia Loren teases the hair of critic Gene Shalit in New York, Tuesday, February 20, 1979. During the filming of a segment for the NBC television “Today” show. In the background is a large photograph of Miss Loren. The segment is scheduled for airing later this week. (Photo by Dave Pickoff/AP Photo)

Alex Prager is an American art photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Her photographs primarily use staged actors, models and extras to create “meticulously designed mise en scène”, often described as film-like and hyperreal. “Alex Prager: Silver Lake Drive” is at the Photographers’ Gallery, London, 15 June – 14 October 2018. Here: The Big Valley, Susie and Friends, 2008. (Photo by Alex Prager Studio/Lehmann Maupin Gallery)

British model Jourdan Dunn arrives for the premiere of “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 22 May 2017. The movie is presented in the Official Competition of the festival which runs from 17 to 28 May. Dress by Elie Saab Haute Couture. (Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA)

In this Sunday, June 4, 2017 photo, a model walks the runway wearing a design by Agatha Ruiz de la Parada on the final day of Miami Fashion Week at Ice Palace Film Studios in Miami. (Photo by Bryan Cereijo/Miami Herald via AP Photo)

A guest proposes to his companion as they arrive for the screening of “Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo” during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 23 May 2019. The movie is presented in the Official Competition of the festival which runs from 14 to 25 May. (Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA/EFE)

Models dressed as bandaged nurses take part in a promotional event for the film “Silent Hill” on June 22, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images)