Controversy over ‘The Walking Dead' cosplay photo shoot with children

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A photographer based in New Jersey is getting heat for a photo shoot with children that is inspired by the popular TV show “The Walking Dead.”

The show is about a zombie apocalypse.

The photographer with Mother Hubbard Photography used children in "The Walking Dead" photo shoot. There were 24 children who were are all under the age of 7 who participated in the shoot.

The children posed in some of the most violent scenes from the show.

Thousands of people have commented online saying kids shouldn't be used to promote graphic content.

The photographer posted on the Facebook page that the children were playing a role and pretending with toys.

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