Teenage Cancer Trust
12th October 2011
In: All, Teens/Young Adults
Last week I worked with Teenage Cancer Trust, photographing some of the young people they are helping. Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that is devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.
I work with teenagers quite often and have always found that they really love the experience of a photo shoot (especially girls!), so I thought it would be a good idea to offer this to the charity, as something that the girls might enjoy. I visited some of the young people who were unable to go outside first, but for some of the girls who were well enough, we went to a local park for a mini portrait session. What I was completely surprised about was just how positive and fun the girls were. They chatted about shopping, clothes, boyfriends, plans for travel and their conditions and treatment. They seemed to take everything in their stride and their strength and positivity was really inspiring. While some of them have completed their treatment, others are still undergoing their treatment to beat cancer.
I work with teenagers quite often and have always found that they really love the experience of a photo shoot (especially girls!), so I thought it would be a good idea to offer this to the charity, as something that the girls might enjoy. I visited some of the young people who were unable to go outside first, but for some of the girls who were well enough, we went to a local park for a mini portrait session. What I was completely surprised about was just how positive and fun the girls were. They chatted about shopping, clothes, boyfriends, plans for travel and their conditions and treatment. They seemed to take everything in their stride and their strength and positivity was really inspiring. While some of them have completed their treatment, others are still undergoing their treatment to beat cancer.
