HOPE
A Gallery of Stories
My son AJ, sits silent in this big universe wondering how life will look after laying his sister Emily to eternal rest a few days prior.
- Pinhole image by Cath Adams "In these days of life there are rough waters around the edges and choices that create challenges. But when you see who you really are like the calm water inside of the rough water life tells you that there is an inner peace. Look at nature and how it needs each other to grow. Nature is telling us humans to do the same so we can be here for each other and grow."
Words and Photography: Young Teen Photographer overcoming life's obstacles “This photography workshop with Cath made me feel loved. Like I mattered and everyone else cares.”
- Zah’mara age 12 Each year our Aperture Of Hope creative photography outlets gives a camera to a kid as a gift to pursue their storytelling and share their voice. In 2019 the talented young aspiring photographer Zah’mara was the recipient of a digital camera! Being such a brave soul in sharing her personal story through her photography was a part of her healing and HOPE for others. When Zah’mara and I first met I had asked her think of a life experience she would like to share with others. Then find a quiet space to process her thoughts and write a list of images to capture that reflect her story. Our next creative outlet together she expressed to me that she would like to share the story of her mom who recently passed. She asked to visit the hospital room where she would frequently visit her mom. The day of our scheduled photography adventure at the hospital Zah’mara had brought along the blanket she would wrap around her mother’s feet and a pair of moccasins that were a part of her family traditions. She also captured the beauty of nature that reflects her mother's soul. As you can imagine this was a very moving moment for Zah’mara. Her hope for healing by sharing her story through images is a beautiful gift she has offered from her heart. Please reflect on her images that show the beautiful light of her mother! Photos by Zah'mara age 12 "I never saw my town this way. Looking at things differently is fun and inviting"
Downtown Carbondale, CO captured by: Stephanie age 11 "My experiences with the camera these last few days were exciting because I didn’t know how to use the camera. When I took the pictures I felt pleased with my results because not only can I see things in another perspective, but I can also look beyond point of view."
- Mary age 12 Photography is a creative outlet in Mary's journey of grief "A pinhole camera is different than a digital camera because you don't see your pictures right away and it doesn't have all the buttons and doesn't have a screen" - Sophie Pinhole images by Sophie age 8 - Nature Explorer Pinhole images by: Quinn age 8
What I took in from today's adventures. Life will give us some heavy loads that seem to pile up. We may feel it's too hard to carry, but there is always something beautiful that awaits and we become stronger! This ones for you Emily Adams
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