When given the topic of Aids Awareness i thought of an affected individual who needs that loving support system. The bear in the corner of this photo represents the support system. It provides comfort and presence. By using the dark lighting (strobe) it allowed specific features to be accented (ex: the eyes and outline of the face). I then used the dodge tool on photoshop to lighten the face in order for the viewer to see the expression being put across (a sense of sorrow, realization, and acceptance). I then used the burn tool to darken the shadows in order to give the photo a more dramatic feel. I am pleased with the end result because i feel as though it gets the message across and also leaves room for interpretation. My model (Julian Martinez) was easy to work with because he naturally fell into character and was not timid to take on the risk of stepping into the shoes of an aids survivor. If i could change one thing about this photo i think i would have incorporated the red ribbon somehow or added more red features into the photo in a creative yet not over the top way.
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