Shots for an upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. Breast Cancer is a complex disease with no known single cause. In 2011, it is estimated that 23,400 women and 190 men in Canada will be diagnosed with the disease. Breast Cancer Action is a local, community-based, organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for breast cancer […]
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Our Help Portrait event was held yesterday at the Minwaashin Lodge. What a great time we had! For myself, I think the on-site printing is what made all the difference. People were getting their portraits printed immediately and the smiles on so many peoples faces made me so proud of our team. I have one […]
A very special THANK YOU to everyone who came out tonight for the Ottawa Senators 65 Roses Gala to help breathe life into the future for young Canadians battling cystic fibrosis! A memorable evening of inspiration, fine dining and great music provided by the JW Jones Blues Band was had by all. The event, which […]
Because of my involvement with Heather,(1), and the impact it had on me, I recently contacted the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Canada, to volunteer my services as a photographer. Together with the foundation, the Childrens Hospital Of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Ottawa General Hospital, I have had the honour and privilege to provide photographic […]
WOW… What a day! Our day began at 8 A.M setting up the 5 “studios” at the Caldwell Family Centre. With 7 photographers on hand, we were raring to go when the first participants arrived at 9 A.M. We had so much fun shooting, talking with and connecting with some of the most awesome people […]
A post today that is not about photography at all but is inline with our Help-Portrait project. A few years ago, I discovered an interesting idea whereby I manage a portfolio of micro loans which are spread out around the world by an organization called Kiva. They facilitate interest-free micro loans, using PayPal as a […]
The good folks at Help-Portrait have added two new videos that are to be included in their new web site that is schedules to go live today. These videos will clearly show what the HP movement is about. Enjoy! Help-Portrait from Jean Labelle on Vimeo. Help-Portrait:: What It Is from Jean Labelle on Vimeo.
Just a note to thank the Help-Portrait founders for featuring Heather on the front page of their new website. This is special as it falls on the 1 month mark of Heathers passing. Thanks Kyle Chowning, Jeremy Cowart, Annie Downs!!!
Heather passed away this morning at 1A.M May you walk with the Angels little one… rest in peace.
Hello everyone, Just an update to let you know that Rebekah and myself have just finished our first Help-Portrait assignment. This was a tough one as it was for a beautiful 11 year old girl at Rogers House who does not have much time left. To be perfectly honest with all of you, when I […]
