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This Photographer Uses Lighting Techniques To Show The Homeless In A Whole New Way

by N/A, 10 years ago | 2 min read

In his recent series, "Underexposed," photographer Aaron Draper captures vibrant portraits of some of the homeless people of California.

With the use of a strobe and certain lighting techniques, the California native and social activist creates bright and lively images, aiming to make street-persons "as visually appealing as possible," with the ultimate hope of reminding viewers that despite their woes - if not, because of them - they are people too.

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“The goal of Underexposed is to make the homeless as visually appealing as possible in a society that is visually demanding."
“When it comes to social activism, you achieve greater public awareness by communicating hope as opposed to hopelessness."
“I use lighting as a way to interest the viewer in the subjects shown in Underexposed.”
“And that gives me hope.”
“When something is underexposed, it means it’s lacking light; there are few details in the shadows.”
“If I’m able to affect the way that one person views the homeless, I will have considered my series a success.”
With "Unexposed" having been shared and published by numerous media outlets thus far, along with thousands of individuals, I'd consider it a success.
Check out the short piece Seeker Study did on Aaron's project here:
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