Not only did this amazing female photographer capture Dorothy Bradley's weight-loss journey, she also captured other amazing moments in this time period. This photo shows a bunch of female's smiling behind a black male, who was a jazz singer. During this specific time, it was odd seeing a black male hugging a white female. At first the "LIFE" magazine wasn't sure about uploading this picture, but they ended up doing so. I believe that this is important because it shows that Holmes was not just a photographer who captured people's weight, but also different moments that seemed odd but amazing. Holmes started off as a color photographer and got moved to a black-and-white photographer. She became this during the WWII, when men got sent off to serve. She was a photographer who took "portraits of people and places and allowed her subjects to shine through and offer a personal insight into them". To me this is relevant because it ties back to the picture of Dorothy Bradley as well, because it shows her shining through a tough time and breaking out of it to become a successful nurse. 

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