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Caire currently still has 5 artworks on display at the Art
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At a young age Caire developed his passion for his photography and, with encouragement from his parents, he pursued this goal his entire life. Caire never pursued any other career goals that didn't include photography. Shortly after, he moved to
Australia he found his mentor, photographer
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