12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Altered Images
A night of luxury.

In a town where gang-related crime and poverty are visible on every corner, high school prom night is the one night when teenagers are expected to go above and beyond the ordinary. This photograph sums up the effort these young couples put into making this milestone unforgettable.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2014
Photo Location: Chester, South Carolina, United States of America
Copyright: © Edith Dunlap