It's been a while since I've written about Carmen and her journey with breast cancer. She recently underwent reconstructive surgery. I've spent some of my time in trying to solicite art grant funds but so far to no avail. I would like to photograph more women who have gone through their mastectomies and are now on the healing side of life. Physically and emotionally coming to terms with having lost a body part and coming out the other end of it where they are now feeling whole again - AND beautiful because they are.
Carmen was my initial inspiration and my friend Deb agreed to work with me on this project. Carmen has the dark haired siren look and attitude about herself which I absolutely love. Deb is gorgeous, a Marilyn Monroe type of face and curves. A woman who inherited her mother's flair for style and exuded confidence without flaunting it. (Margaret, the apple didn't fall very far from the tree - you were someone I thought epitomized class, grace and strength of character and virtue at every turn).
I am looking to work with other women, age doesn't matter, heart does! So if you are a woman (in the NY/NJ Metro area) who is about to undergo or already have undergone a mastectomy and would like to become a part of my artistic personal project. Please contact me. My ultimate goal is to photograph you as the beautiful women you are, exhibiting in art galleries and publishing an art book. Take a look at my website so you can see that I capture the essence and emotions of women. (nudity is not necessary if you are uncomfortable) but I want to show your beauty and strength.
websites: www.marywehrhahn.com
http://laboroflovepix.com
Mary Durante Wehrhahn
(201) 703-4326
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