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A boy dashed across a botanical garden to look at photos taken of him and his family, moments after they were photographed.<\/p>\n

The child, a four-year-old cancer patient at Baptist Hospital, sported a joyful smile as he got a first-hand look at the gallery\u2014several pictures of him and his family cheerfully posing on a wooden bench outside Baptist Hospital.<\/p>\n

The boy, whose name was not used in this article at his family’s request, was part of a decade-long tradition led by professor Antonio Chirinos<\/span><\/a> bringing aspiring photographers from the Kendall Campus Photo club<\/span><\/a> to snap pictures of cancer patients at the hospital.<\/p>\n

The project offers free portraits to cancer patients and their families during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. This year\u2019s project took place on Sept. 28 at a scenic garden located at the hospital.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor any reason these patients don\u2019t survive, it leaves the family a memory of their loved one,\u201d said Chirinos, who serves as adviser to the Kendall Campus Photo Club. \u201cIf the patients do survive, it represents a time where their life was tough, but they could say they overcame something.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants in this year\u2019s project ranged in age from four to seven years old and were diagnosed with various forms of cancer including Leukemia, Neuroblastoma, and Yolk sac tumor.<\/p>\n

Six photography students took photos of the patients using studio lights, cameras and lenses provided by the College and the hospital. In the process, they built a diverse portfolio that includes individual portraits, candids and group shots of the patients.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will help [students] meet and collaborate with new people and explore new places, along with building a career and lifestyle out of the art,\u201d said Christina Ramos, president of the Photo Club.<\/p>\n

The project also creates an impact on the lives of the photographers themselves and teaches them about being empathetic while shooting a sensitive topic.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s different when you hear about it then when you actually see it,\u201d said Valeria Romero, a 20-year-old photographer.<\/p>\n

Students worked alongside Laurie Sargent, a senior child life specialist at Baptist Hospital. She connects the students with cancer patients at the hospital.<\/p>\n

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Sage Advice:Professor Antonio Chirinos (right) advises students Lorena Marrero and Richard Nina-Angeles on how to properly set up a tripod at Baptist Hospital. ROXY GARCIA \\THE REPORTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There were still obstacles in photographing the patients.<\/p>\n

Chirinos guided students through each step of the process\u2014arranged photos and mentored them through challenges. Not only did he advise them on appropriate techniques for shooting in a group setting, but about maintaining professionalism.<\/p>\n

The project teaches students to respect patient\u2019s boundaries while also connecting with them. After the photos are taken, students edit the photos before sending a final copy to each patient.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope the community sees that photography isn\u2019t just about taking pictures,\u201d Chirinos said. “…photography is about capturing life.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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