Help Portrait 2012 {Columbus, GA}
This past Saturday was the official day for Help Portrait all across the globe. While others were preparing we were just getting started.
The main question I normally get is.."what is Help Portrait". To sum it up, it is where photographers, hair and makeup artist and volunteers join together to provide an experience for those who normally could not afford to have professional portrait photography done. But it's not just pictures. It's our chance to make those who normally are forgotten, those who feel worthless, to feel valued. What can a portrait done by a professional do? Give someone the ability to see the beauty that they really have and maybe give them that self confidence to move with greatness.
A conversation I had with a woman that was staying at a local home for women was a perfect example of why we do Help Portrait. She had been through a hard situation in the previous months that had left her depressed. From her mouth.... She had gained over 80 lbs in the year and felt worthless. After showing her the portrait we took of her she began to tear up. I explained as I looked at the portrait that there was nothing I had to edit on it and I would hang it in my showroom if I was allowed. Within that, I saw her eyes light up and self worth increase! How amazing and how beautiful! There were so many more coverstations that were talked about between volunteers and those having their portraits taken that allowed us to show love.
This is why we do Help Portrait