This photographer's surreal images explore the complexity of Asian American identity

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Credit: Michelle Watt

There are those who take photos and those who make photos, to paraphrase the legendary photographer Ansel Adams. Michelle Watt is firmly the latter. Her richly hued, surrealist compositions -- whether she's shooting a magazine cover or working on a personal project -- are brought to life through elaborate productions, involving teams of set designers, wardrobe stylists and makeup artists.

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