"This project involved an immense amount of listening. We started off getting a read from local care agencies on what issues were most prevalent in the Rogue Valley and which individuals from their networks would best represent the communities they serve. Once participants were identified, we conducted pre-interviews to gather information for upcoming photoshoots designed to support each person's narrative. I photographed and edited 12 separate galleries that were then sent to West Coast artists who rendered one or more of the photos in their unique creative style. The whole process was filmed start-to-finish and will be turned into a series of short videos for our funders’ websites, as well as a longer form documentary highlighting the creative process that gave rise to our final exhibition of works. The level of care and mutual respect every step of the way is truly what made this project as success."

~ Abram Katz, Project Lead & Director of Photography