As a compelling form of art, photography is great way to showcase a subject matter, such as representation in photography, glamour and beauty, masculinity, and branding in the 'modern’ world. Aaron Cobbett does an impressive job to encapsulate these aspects on his work. In my opinion it is very admirable that Cobbett has chosen to use his talent to respond to current racial issues and recognize that there are lingerings of slavery. The ideals of slavery and segregation have been taken remodeled and repackaged for the modern society. Instead of slave masters physically branding slaves’ skin, big corporations have branded African American men, in particular, by using them as free advertisement. In addition, African American men are wearing corporate
