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Aaron Draper

Photographer Responds to Claims That He Is Exploiting the Homeless

Jul 27, 2015 by Allen Mowery 4 Comments
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Photographer Aaron Draper describes his Underexposed project as a means by which to “enable people to gain a more humane view of the homeless.”  However, some others have described it as predatory and exploitative, sharply criticizing Draper for choosing to focus his camera on less fortunate members of society.

In a written response to the critics, Aaron challenges their assertions and shares what his vision is for the future of the project.

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Photographer Sheds Light on Homelessness with Incredible Portrait Series

Jul 25, 2015 by Allen Mowery 4 Comments
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As photographer Aaron Draper believes, photography of homeless individuals is quickly become a cliché.  “Far too often, photographers who are searching for urban wildlife stalk the homeless. Unfortunately, this does nothing to increase our understanding of their lives or situations; it just shows how we are elevated and photographing them from a place of privilege.”

His artistic response was to photograph the homeless with the same attention and dignity that he would any traditional client, trading in the typical black-and-white for color, and bringing a mobile lighting setup with him.  His goal isn’t to share an image that makes us feel bad for a moment and whisper a half-hearted prayer before going on with our privileged lives.  His goal is to share lives.

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