Social experiment explores reactions

because of the look of genuine affection between them.

They appear to be relaxed, content and comfortable with each other and embody the true meaning of Ubuntu. Two hearts beat as one The final image shows a couple who are at ease with one another and not afraid to express their quirky side – however, the process leading up to the photograph being captured was quite different. They were uncomfortable with the idea of being photographed with one another, but the outcome portrays an authentic love between them. Love does not see skin colour This is probably my favourite image from the series. If I didn’t know any better, I would have never been able to tell these two individuals in the photograph were two strangers.

The love, contentment and respect the subjects have for one another emanates from the photograph.

Despite the fact they were requested to show a brief, fake sign of affection what I was able to capture on camera, highlights the genuine spirit of humanity and that is a beautiful thing.

At first glance you see two male companions capturing a moment in time.You would never have guessed these two men are strangers to one another.

When I asked them to participate in the experiment, at first they were reluctant, but later agreed. I wasn’t expecting this outcome.

The final image tells a story about strangers who are able to share mutual respect for one another without judging the other. We need more people in the world like the individuals’ photographed in this social experiment.