In April 2012 the dreaded cancer word came into our family. One minute I was sitting with my mother expecting a normal discharge from hospital, and then in the blink of an eye our world was turned upside down when we were told that mum had bowel cancer. This book will feature photos on various subjects, ideas and technical approaches. This is a charity book featuring a collection of photographs and the stories behind them to raise funds for the Beating Bowel Cancer charity. All proceeds will be donated to the charity.
Genre: HEALTH & FITNESS / GeneralThe book has sold 309 copies to date and has raised over £500 for the charity.
The subject of this portrait is my mother whose fight against bowel cancer is also the inspiration for the book so it seems like a good place to start. The photo was taken in my sister’s garden in Alvescot. There was no time consuming setting the scene involved or posing for the camera as mum was blissfully unaware of the picture being taken. I achieved the low angle by lying on the grass with mum sitting on a wooden bench, and although only subtle I think this angle adds to the photo. We all have numerous photos of family, but I was particularly pleased with this photo of my mother, all the more so as it was taken just a few days before she went into hospital to have major surgery to remove the cancerous tumour in her bowel. The picture therefore takes on extra significance, but also for me it is just a wonderful photo capturing a lovely happy content look in her face. As a viewer I want to know why she was looking so happy. We were at my niece’s, mum’s granddaughter’s 6th birthday celebration and as per usual Anna was a source of amusement and entertainment no doubt contributing to the smile in no small way.
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German
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Already translated.
Translated by Christina Bergmann
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Italian
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Translation in progress.
Translated by Luca Amorosi
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Portuguese
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Already translated.
Translated by Manuela Almeida Santini
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Author review: Manuela was brilliant to work with, and took great care with the translation. I would definitely work with her again. |
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Spanish
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Already translated.
Translated by David Arieta Galván
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