Portraits of Resilience

Project Overview

The “Portraits of Resilience” project provides breast cancer survivors with a free, personalized portrait session. We celebrate their strength, share their stories, and raise awareness about the challenges they face – from diagnosis to post-treatment.

Project Goals

Emotional Support

Offer a supportive and uplifting experience for breast cancer survivors, helping them to see their inner and outer beauty through the art of photography.

Awareness and Advocacy

Raise awareness about the challenges faced by breast cancer survivors, including the emotional, physical, and financial impacts of their diagnosis and treatment.

Community Building

Create a platform where survivors can share their stories, connect with others who have had similar experiences, and find strength in their shared resilience.

Global Perspective

Document the experiences of breast cancer survivors in different cities, states, and countries to tell a global story about the challenges faced by women around the world.

Breast cancer survivor in the mirror with naked breasts with scars after multiple surgeries looking at herself

In the shadow of doubt, where vulnerability meets the challenge of altered self-image, feeling disconnected from one’s own sense of beauty and femininity and the ability to feel seen and valued.

“Portraits of Resilience” is not just a photography project; it’s a movement towards embracing every chapter of a woman’s life with self-love and acceptance. Moreover, it is an opportunity for breast cancer survivors to document their testimonies to showcase the thriving spirit of survivorship. In a world where such stories remain untold, these portraits become a beacon of motivation and a testament to a life richly lived, regardless of the challenges faced. Inspired by the positive impact of portrait photography on self-efficacy, coping skills, and body image, we are dedicated to offering cost-free personalized portrait sessions to breast cancer survivors that do more than capture images.

Vision Statement

WPF is dedicated to celebrating the courage and resilience of breast cancer survivors, providing them with a platform to share their stories and find empowerment through visual storytelling. This project aims to portray what it means to have breast cancer today, addressing the challenges and misconceptions survivors face, from diagnosis to post-treatment complications, social isolation, financial concerns, body image issues and PTSD, on a global scale.

The Photoshoot Experience

Free Consultation

Begin with a heartfelt conversation about your vision.

Customized Plan

Tailored sessions that reflect your unique journey.

The Photoshoot Experience

A safe space to celebrate yourself.

Your Images, Your Story

Select and receive images that honor your journey.

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Lynette Brewer

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Deeva Crisp

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Heather Ray

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Brianne Mejia

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Ric Hockenhull

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Isabel Smith

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Marissa Riccio

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