Breast Cancer Portrait

Personal Photoshoots For Breast Cancer Survivors

Project Overview

The “Breast Cancer Portrait” 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

The impact and benefits of this project for breast cancer survivors

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.

“Breast Cancer Portrait” 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:

You Don't Have To Survive Breast Cancer To See Its Impact

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.

Portrait of a woman participating in a Womanity photography session, expressing confidence and individuality

Lynette Brewer

Black woman with open breast sitting on the bed contemplating her breast cancer story

Dee Cee

A long-hair white woman with an unbuttoned blouse demonstrating an amputated breast

Heather Ray

A bold, sad looking woman with open breasts sitting backwards on a chair leaning on the chair back

Brianne Mejia

a portrait of a woman in a black dress

Ric Hockenhull

one-breasted white woman in a pink dress is holing a prosthetic breast

Isabel Smith

a portrait of a woman with a shaved head wearing a black tank top

Marissa Riccio

a portrait of an asian woman wrapped in a fur shawl

Ailen Manzano

Testimonials

This past week with Galina’s breast cancer photography event was the exact confidence building i needed to help me move past my 1 year and 8 months now. It has been exhausting draining and a roller coster of emotions dealing with my cancer. A million thank yous to Galina for making me feel confidant in my own mind and skin and hugging me and letting me cry on her shoulder literally.
a portrait of a woman in a black dress
Ric Hockenhull
Survivor
Being photographed by Gala was such an empowering experience. I am typically uncomfortable in front of the camera and originally had mixed feelings about being photographed with my bald head and just a week after my double mastectomy, but Gala has such a positive energy that she immediately put me at ease. It is obvious that she is a genuine person who truly wants to empower women during their breast cancer journey. I truly appreciate her for her kindness and for capturing this time period in my life, which I most likely would never have thought to capture on my own. Thank you, Gala!
a portrait of a woman with a shaved head wearing a black tank top
Marissa Riccio
Survivor
The experience of having photos with Galina was very therapeutic. I got a chance to try to embrace my new body after breast cancer took my left breast at age 38. I struggle every time I look in the mirror to try to accept my battle wound. The first time I looked at myself in the mirror, after my bandages were all gone, was traumatic. I was married to a cruel man who walked in on me while I was undressing in the mirror, trying to accept my scar. He made a noise as he saw me and at my most vulnerable moment, told me to “put that disgusting thing away” & said that I “wasn’t a woman any more”. I was devastated. As a single woman, I tell men upfront that I am a breast cancer survivor and strangers make me feel beautiful. Scars are reminders that we fought whatever tried to kill us and survived. I’m so grateful, by God’s grace, that I have been granted a second life. A life that I embrace and awake smiling every day, no matter what. I am determined to spread positivity and love throughout the community. No one will ever dim my light again. I am sunshine. I am a survivor
Women on a green background wearing pink dress holding a breast prosthetics and looking directly at the viewer
Isabel Smith
Survivor
My experience during the workshop was very special. Galina opened a whole new perspective with self-portraits and a new spark of confidence. Being diagnosed depleted my self-confidence. I lost a sense of who I was as a person and even pictures became unrecognizable. I became disconnected with myself and with people. With Galina's presentation I felt that connection. In my personal journey I felt that I have not been able to connect with anyone because being diagnosed it changes people. During the workshop I loved how she made everyone feel included no matter how old or how young you were, she shared her knowledge making it accessible. Galina's aura is just beautiful, she creates a safe space for everyone to feel and embrace what we believe can no longer be loved, she sees beyond that. Reminds us that we are more then a perfect pose of a pretty face. Her workshop has truly inspired me to embrace my journey. All I can say is I wish I would have met her sooner during my journey because being diagnosed not having the words to express through journaling opened a new way of self expression with self-portraits.
Maria Joseph
Survivor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breast Cancer Portrait?

Breast Cancer Portrait is a free photography and visual storytelling program for women affected by breast cancer. Through women’s portraits and personal stories, the program supports breast cancer awareness and creates space for each participant to be seen as a whole person, not only through her diagnosis.

The program is open to women affected by breast cancer who would like to participate in a photography project or personalized portrait experience. No previous modeling or photography experience is required.
Yes. Womanity Portrait Foundation offers portrait sessions to women affected by breast cancer at no cost. The type of session available may depend on the current photography project, event, schedule, and available funding.

Breast Cancer Portrait sessions may take different forms depending on the current project and available resources.

Most participants are invited to take part in an ongoing photography art project about women affected by breast cancer. In these sessions, the portraits are created within the artistic and visual concept of the project.

We also organize group events where women come together and are photographed individually, usually with little or no preparation before the event.

Fully personalized sessions based on one woman’s individual story are also part of the program. These sessions are offered less frequently because they require considerably more planning, preparation, photography, and editing time.

Every session is approached with care and respect, but the amount of preparation and personalization may vary.

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The photoshoot is designed to be supportive, respectful, and creative. It gives participants an opportunity to reconnect with themselves and create meaningful portraits for women that reflect identity, personality, and life beyond breast cancer.

The experience is not about knowing how to pose or looking perfect. It is about self-expression, confidence, and female empowerment through photography.

Yes. Participants receive selected images from their portrait session. The number of photographs and delivery schedule may vary depending on the type of session or photography project.

Breast Cancer Portrait is also a public awareness and visual storytelling program. Some female portraits and stories may be included in exhibitions, publications, the Womanity Portrait Foundation website, social media, or educational projects.

The details of how your photographs and story may be used will be explained before participation, and the appropriate permissions will be requested.

Personal stories and visual storytelling help the public understand the emotional, physical, social, and financial realities of breast cancer. Sharing these experiences can support breast cancer awareness, challenge narrow ideas about illness and beauty, and help other women feel less alone.

Use the Schedule your Photo session button on this page to submit your information and begin the process.