Felipe’s statement:

This has been one of the most challenging projects I’ve ever done. Full of intense stories, emotions and growth.

I was matched with Lynn, a breast cancer survivor who has been in remission for the past 15 years.  In hearing her story, I was humbled that despite going through such immense pain and suffering, she forged a path of resilience and created a life full of joy and wonderment.  In the years since her initial diagnosis, Lynn has thrived.  She has met the love of her life, found a job that she loves to be at, and continues to be determined to spend her time on people and things that are important for her.

Through Lynn’s story of hope and inspiration, I wanted to shoot an image of resilience and vulnerability.  With the help of my mother in law as a model, a breast cancer survivor herself of 21 years, I set off to find a destination that could symbolize Lynn’s story.

In this photograph, I show a women traversing a bridge, symbolizing the passage from hardship to healing.  The bridge, sturdy yet delicate mirrors her journey- an intricate balance between vulnerability and resilience.  As she steps forward, each stride echos the strength she has gathered through recovery, while the bridge itself stands as a testament to the support and transformation that has guided her path.  The image captures not just a physical transformation, but the profound emotional and spiritual evolution inherent in Lynn’s journey.  The scene invites contemplation on the power of renewal and the beauty of perseverance.