Skin deep, ex-gang members looking beyond the tattoos

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Steven Burton
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Gang tattoos are digitally removed from portraits of ex-gang members. Powerful and emotionally charged interviews follow.
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Backers: 382
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69

Funded: $26,541 of $25,200
Dates: Oct 13th -> Nov 12th (31 days)
Project By: Steven Burton
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Latest News

We did it!!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I think we did it, great time to have no reception! Lol  (Read More)

A few quotes from the Media about the project!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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Skin Deep is going viral!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Exiting news so far Skin deep has been featured in: HLN/CNN morning show with Micheala LA , Telemundo, People magazine.com, Upworthy.com AJ+, nowthis.com, mic.com, Photopolotics.com, Newsy.com, Tabi Lado-Japann, RT Spain, Lightstalking.com,... (Read More)

Over 10 Million views!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Between AJ+.com    https://www.facebook.com/ajplusenglish/videos/825153824292793/ NowThis.com     https://www.facebook.com/NowThisNews/videos/1207759382647517/ And MIC.com   https://www.facebook.com/MicMedia/videos/1268509206505200/  (Read More)

Thanks Francisco for representing, thank Cw6 for a great feature.

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
  "Skin Deep: Looking Beyond Tattoos" - CW6 San Diego    (Read More)

Amazing article in Upworthy today thank you Erin

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.upworthy.com/9-former-gang-members-see-photos-of-themselves-without-tattoos-for-the-first-time?c=hpstream  (Read More)

Don't miss Francisco Monday morning! San Diego CW6 News 7.30am

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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The DAILY MAIL UK RAN A STORY ON SKIN DEEP!

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3853134/Photographer-created-series-striking-portraits-removing-tattoos-former-Los-Angeles-gang-members.html (Read More)

Great to be live! Thank you for supporting.

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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