Augustus Butera, Photographer, New York

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Three smiling family members stand close together inside a brightly lit retail store or pharmacy setting, proudly displaying red adhesive bandages on their upper arms. An older Black man flexes his bicep on the left, wearing round eyeglasses and a blue polo shirt. A younger woman with glasses and striped clothing stands in the center, while an older woman with glasses and a patterned sleeveless top stands on the right, also showing a bandage. Each bandage features a small white heart symbol in the center. The background shows soft-focus commercial interior elements including partial pharmacy shelving and partitions. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the joyful expressions and candid nature of the moment.