Today I am joining many Nashville photographers, including Jeremy Cowart, at a photography event called “HELP-PORTRAIT.” The videos below tell the story behind this movement. I had the privilege of participating in a few “practice rounds” these past few months….and if today is anything like what I have already experienced…..it will be a powerful thing. For our city. For me. For them.
The first run though took place at the Nashville Rescue Mission and a new photographer friend of mine {Allister Ann} wrote a beautiful blog post about it and you can check that out ::here::
The second run through took place at the Sudanese Community Center in Nashville last week. The picture below only scratches the surface. This sweet mans face was glowing as he began to see himself as he pulled the paper from from the polaroid. His spirit was so gentle, yet bold as he smiled and said “Are you Christians? I love my Jesus.” Yes, thats when the tears….once again…fell down my face. 
Our lives are not about us. I have realized in a fresh new way that giving…really is LIFE. It does something to our souls. Maybe this is why we are called to serve. To take care of the sick and the poor…..
Brooke - This video just made me cry. Would love to help out in any way I can. What a beautiful gift.