I was out of town this past week teaching at the third learnfest workshop in Atlanta – a completely wonderful experience, and one that I will be posting about very soon (!!)
…But, while I was gone, I missed the opportunity to take advantage of a premium invite to the Opening Ceremony of the NC Cancer Hospital – with the governor and a variety of notable notables presiding – and the premier of the large-scale gallery exhibit we have spent months working on, alongside UNC Healthcare and MarketSmart Advertising.
I guess sometimes amazing things just all happen at the same time š
This was a striking project for us for a variety of reasons. First of all, the new $180 million, state-of-the-art 315,000 square foot hospital was built with some brilliant, healing attention to detail, and it really shows as you walk through the impressively-created building.
Secondly, this was a team effort in our studio, with our Studio Director Lisa coordinating so many details while keeping a vigilant eye on the overall project, and bringing it all together seamlessly – and Senior Associate Rachel Garrison and I spending day after packed day at the hospital, photographing a striking cross-section of doctors, patients, hospital administrators, nurses, survivors, even families of survivors.
Most importantly, it was downright inspiring to meet so many people from every walk of life who share one thing in common: cancer.
In the end, we walked away with a heartening collection of individual spirits.
We heard some passionate stories of challenge, loss, victory, and – always – the continual struggle.
And although we probably collected more hugs than we may have deserved, we certainly took them anyway.
So, for now (the plan is for this to become a traveling exhibit throughout various cancer hospitals across the country), there are forty beautiful 30×40 canvas art pieces lining the walls and perched atop a variety of easels strategically placed throughout the brand new NC Cancer Care Hospital: The New Face of Cancer Care. New Hope. New Possibilities.
We are so very grateful for our part in that.
A special thanks to Suzanne Herman, whose daughter’s *gorgeous* wedding I photographed, and who thought to contact us about the project – and to Simply Canvas, who sponsors every speaking engagement I do, for their exacting quality on producing all of these pieces and for turning them around so quickly š
these are stunning! I met you this week at learnfest (my 3 kids were the last of the models on Wednesday!) and I was amazed by you, but now even moreso! I’m a cancer survivor and I LOVE this concept and the meaning. How truly lovely.
Thanks again for being fantastic to my little ones, you put them right at ease!! š
your new fan,
k
these are stunning! I met you this week at learnfest (my 3 kids were the last of the models on Wednesday!) and I was amazed by you, but now even moreso! I’m a cancer survivor and I LOVE this concept and the meaning. How truly lovely.
Thanks again for being fantastic to my little ones, you put them right at ease!! š
your new fan,
k
Gorgeous. I cannot stop feeling so inspired by this amazing exhibit, the hospital and the beyond-incredible people we have met while working on it. And I’m always gratified at working with such talented and giving women š
Gorgeous. I cannot stop feeling so inspired by this amazing exhibit, the hospital and the beyond-incredible people we have met while working on it. And I’m always gratified at working with such talented and giving women š
strikingly pure photographs – thank you for sharing these. Inspiring at a very real level.
strikingly pure photographs – thank you for sharing these. Inspiring at a very real level.
Absolutely wonderful! I saw the post from Simply Canvas earlier, and am moved and in awe. Nicely done.
Absolutely wonderful! I saw the post from Simply Canvas earlier, and am moved and in awe. Nicely done.
Wow. This is such an inspiring and hopeful exhibit. The images are wonderful. I am so glad to hear that this will be a traveling exhibit. This should be seen by many. Beautiful work!
Wow. This is such an inspiring and hopeful exhibit. The images are wonderful. I am so glad to hear that this will be a traveling exhibit. This should be seen by many. Beautiful work!
Wow, congratulations! I was just at the hospital today and pointed out from outside the new cancer center to my daughter. I wish I had gone inside the center! I look forward to seeing your work there! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, congratulations! I was just at the hospital today and pointed out from outside the new cancer center to my daughter. I wish I had gone inside the center! I look forward to seeing your work there! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely stunning. So beautiful and so positive. Having 2 cousins suffering from cancer, I know how they cherish positivity. Well Done!
Absolutely stunning. So beautiful and so positive. Having 2 cousins suffering from cancer, I know how they cherish positivity. Well Done!
These are gorgeous Tamara. The people in medical care often get overlooked. Thanks for highlighting them, as they should be! Also, the building looks amazing. I hope to never see it though š
These are gorgeous Tamara. The people in medical care often get overlooked. Thanks for highlighting them, as they should be! Also, the building looks amazing. I hope to never see it though š
i got chills looking through these,,, that place – where two people who’ve never met aren’t strangers – so very evident. thank you.
i got chills looking through these,,, that place – where two people who’ve never met aren’t strangers – so very evident. thank you.
How wonderful to have the opportunity to see a side of joy for those who have been through so much. Also, beautiful imagery of the health care providers. It’s a side that we all want the world to see and you captured it. Beautiful work Tam and Rachel!
How wonderful to have the opportunity to see a side of joy for those who have been through so much. Also, beautiful imagery of the health care providers. It’s a side that we all want the world to see and you captured it. Beautiful work Tam and Rachel!
These are amazing! Great work and outreach!
These are amazing! Great work and outreach!
I’m speechless! What a gorgeous display and message. I love them all.
I’m speechless! What a gorgeous display and message. I love them all.
Beautiful description of your experience… and, of course, beautifully captured. š
Beautiful description of your experience… and, of course, beautifully captured. š
AMAZING!! Great job and great work! (As usual!) š I love everything about this project and what ya’ll were able to do and be a part of. I will have to ‘listen’ closely to see where the exhibit will be.
AMAZING!! Great job and great work! (As usual!) š I love everything about this project and what ya’ll were able to do and be a part of. I will have to ‘listen’ closely to see where the exhibit will be.
so grateful for such beautiful comments! for those who have asked (and are in the area), there is another opening ceremony soiree for "the public" this saturday, september 26th š
so grateful for such beautiful comments! for those who have asked (and are in the area), there is another opening ceremony soiree for "the public" this saturday, september 26th š
We have been so fortunate at UNC Health Care to partner with Tamara, Rachel and Lisa on this photo exhibit project. The NC Cancer Hospital is a beautiful new facility with the latest in technology. However, the heart of the hospital is captured by this beautiful photography. Thanks to the 3 of you for unveiling the humanity of those touched by cancer: the survivors, physicians, staff and researchers. We invite the public to view this exhibit and tour the hospital Saturday, September 26 1-3 pm. The photos are even more incredible in person. Thank you so much Tamara, Rachel and Lisa!!! You totally exceeded our expectations!
We have been so fortunate at UNC Health Care to partner with Tamara, Rachel and Lisa on this photo exhibit project. The NC Cancer Hospital is a beautiful new facility with the latest in technology. However, the heart of the hospital is captured by this beautiful photography. Thanks to the 3 of you for unveiling the humanity of those touched by cancer: the survivors, physicians, staff and researchers. We invite the public to view this exhibit and tour the hospital Saturday, September 26 1-3 pm. The photos are even more incredible in person. Thank you so much Tamara, Rachel and Lisa!!! You totally exceeded our expectations!
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Wow! What an awesome project to be apart of for the community. The pictures are inspiring. You all should be proud. š
Wow! What an awesome project to be apart of for the community. The pictures are inspiring. You all should be proud. š
Oh my god Tamara, you describing this project at Learnfest, just didn’t do it justice. I am completely and totally blown away!
Oh my god Tamara, you describing this project at Learnfest, just didn’t do it justice. I am completely and totally blown away!
I came here to look at great photos and leave with remembring I am lucky to be among the living. You’ve ussembled quite a collection and you shoud be proud.
I came here to look at great photos and leave with remembring I am lucky to be among the living. You’ve ussembled quite a collection and you shoud be proud.
WOW! What a BEAUTIFUL piece this was. I love the concept and think it is so inspiring. I would love to do something like this, as I support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Now you’ve got me thinking! š
WOW! What a BEAUTIFUL piece this was. I love the concept and think it is so inspiring. I would love to do something like this, as I support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Now you’ve got me thinking! š
Thank you, Tamara, for these incredible images. I only realized on reading your intro and going through them a second time that they were all taken at the hospital! Just amazing.
Thank you, Tamara, for these incredible images. I only realized on reading your intro and going through them a second time that they were all taken at the hospital! Just amazing.
Simply beautiful work. The fact that it was guided by your compassionate spirit is evident in the collection. š
Simply beautiful work. The fact that it was guided by your compassionate spirit is evident in the collection. š
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