The Art Academy of Cincinnati hosted a full day of service to the community through portraits and photographs of people who otherwise might not have access to professional photos.
Help-Portrait, a collective of photographers, makeup artists, hairstylists and volunteers, was the brainchild of photographer Jeremy Cowart who wanted to share his skills with the community.The idea was that a photographer has the ability to help someone smile and regain his or her dignity.
Local partners who teamed with AAC included Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, Our Daily Bread, Over-the-Rhine Kitchen, Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce, Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, Over-the-Rhine Recreation Center, Peaslee Neighborhood Center, Seven Hills Community Center, St. Francis Seraph Ministries, Talbert House, Tender Mercies, Walnut Hills Kitchen & Pantry and YWCA.
Photos by Hunter Clem
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- Art Academy student Elisa Fay takes photos during the Help Portrait.
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- Student volunteers Mandy Clements, Amani Nichae, Kiley Mcvey and Deven Grupy
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- Andrea Bacca, organizer of the Help-Portrait, with Sydney Lamb
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