Through the image of an interracial couple, I wanted to diminish any false pretense that race is a deciding factor in what culture you relate to most. Through bypassing the ethnic restraints that so strongly dictate people's view of culture, I had hoped to let the true meaning of culture shine through. By using the black background, I wanted to bring an emphasis on my two models with out any outside distractions. Also, the positioning of my models back to back, with the female in context is leaning on her partner poses to symbolize how the judgement of one's race and culture can affect the person. I wanted to show how they find comfort and protection in each other, in their relationship, despite the ugly misgivings the world might bring to them. I had them dress in conventional clothes, in order to emphasize how closely related culturally they are, despite race and gender differences. I wanted overall to show that ethnic categories should not blind your views of culture, because we find culture in all forms of our lives, through food, music, art, and more. I had difficulties printing this image because it turns out, the light positioned toward her face were too close. Next time I will take multiple shots but with the light positioned further from my subject. I believe, however that the flaw makes the image more mysterious, and can be seen as the girl's spirit still lingers, but is barely present due to her hardships.
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