In 2008, The Oldham Project began providing free photo shoots for people facing terminal and life-threatening illnesses. Photographer Terri Shaver contemplated the nonprofit after losing a second sister to breast cancer. As a 501 (c)(3) organization, The Oldham Project offers beautiful portraits FREE of charge to patients in Lansing, Michigan and the surrounding area. If those afflicted cannot travel, the studio does house calls.
"Following the portrait session, the family will receive a CD of retouched images, along with a copyright release so they can print and use the photos as they desire. The Oldham Project currently offers portrait sessions to anyone suffering from an illness, but more specifically, we offer two programs: Be Bold, Feel Beautiful and Kourageous Kids."The Oldham Project's website is deluged with visitors right now because CNN has spotlighted Shaver's work for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But you can have a look at her work and the patient stories at the studio's blog.
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