i EXTRA love you

“i EXTRA love you” is a photography collaboration between the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization and myself.  The project evolved really organically.  Daniela Roeder, a good friend and very involved in the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization because her brother, 15, has down syndrome, has been discussing this project with me for months and we finally went forward with it.  On Saturday, 30 kids ages 8 mos-24 years came through the studio for a quick portrait sitting.  The focus is what makes each kid so “extra”, referencing the extra chromosome associated with Down Syndrome.  It was really amazing.  “i EXTRA love you” premiers on World Down Syndrome Day, Saturday, March 21 at Gallery 2014 (2014 Harrison St) in downtown Hollywood.

Portraits from the shoot won’t be revealed until then, but here are some great #bts (behind the scenes) images from that day taken by Daniela with her trusty iphone.

For more information on the project please “Like” the facebook page.

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2 Comments

  • Chantal says:
    February 18, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    What an amazing project! These kids looked like they had a ton of fun. Congrats on this collaboration and congrats on the opening tomorrow. I am sorry I will be missing it. xoxo

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  • Cara Clark says:
    February 25, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    This is so incredibly beautiful. Thank you for your amazing heart and for sharing this on your blog. I’m definitely going to do all I can to get down to Hollywood on the 21st to see the final reveal.

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