Hair Massacure Charity Photograph Edmonton Alberta

Just before I left for China I shot a series of portraits for the charity called the Valentine's Day Hair Massacure. The Massacure is a brilliant charity effort in Edmonton Alberta, which raises money to support children with life threatening illnesses.

Participants of all ages and genders lined up in droves to get their hair died pink then have their heads shaved in order to show their support for the cause. Special guests included athletes from the Edmonton Rush and Edmonton Eskimos as well as guest entertainer Wayne Lee.

I basically shot a series of portraits for next years advertising campaigns. I choose a pretty dark and moody felling for the images. What I did with the kids was basically ask them, could you think about why you shaved your head? Dont talk just think. Then I just shot their reactions.

Nick and Trevor also helped out in assisting for this shoot, I have to thank them immensely, it turned out to be a huge endeavor, which I could not have shot alone.

In fact Nick and Trevor shot the actual event though I M P special event photography. You can see some of their work at www.impevents.ca

Enjoy!

C