I was asked to participate in a portrait project for Flashes of Hope. It’s a nonprofit organization that changes the way children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses see themselves through the gift of photography and raises money for pediatric cancer research.
The portraits help the children feel better about their changing appearances by celebrating it. We went to Phoenix Childrens Hospital and set up our equipment in a small waiting area. The beauty of the project was that the kids could bring any friend or family member they wanted into the shoot to be photographed. Each child received prints for their family and friends. It was amazing to see the positive attitudes the children had in the face of their potential future. It was a sobering and joyful experience.
This is so heartwarming — thanks for sharing. You are not only a talent, but also a blessing!
It’s projects like this that put all things in perspective….We all need that sometimes!
These are amazing Rick. What a gift for these kids andall that view these photots!
As I looked at the pictures and read about your experience the minor annoyances and irritations of my day faded immediately. Truly beautiful work on so many levels.