I guess this is one of those posts where I’m supposed to tout the power of photography, to congratulate myself and all of you for taking part in an art form whose immediacy can sometimes transcend the times and places it records. But, honestly, I don’t want you to think about photography, or art, or tech specs, or anything else that inconsequential when you look at these photos. Just let them speak for themselves:
I doubt that there’s even one person reading this right now who hasn’t been affected by cancer, either through their own diagnosis or a loved one’s. We’ve all seen images of the ravaged bodies left in the disease’s wake, but it’s tough to capture the full human scope—from patient to family—of cancer. This, to me, is what makes Angelo Merendino’s photos so remarkable. It puts a human face in the final stages of his wife Jennifer’s life—not just her face, but Angelo’s, and their family, and of friends, and of love so palpable it practically jumps off the screen and kisses you on the lips before breaking your heart into tiny pieces.
Check out Angelo’s website for more information on the project and to see where the photos are currently on exhibition. A portion of the sales of these photos will be donated to The Love You Share, a non-profit Angelo started to honor Jennifer’s memory and provide financial assistance to cancer patients in need while they are receiving treatment. Photography’s fun and all, but this is important.
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I’m sorry for your loss. My friend is a survivor. I was really praying for a happy ending. I can’t imagine what you are going through.
I really was hoping she’d be ok when I saw her painting her toenails, only to find the saddest ending.
What a moving set of pictures!
I appreciate your photos of what you went through with your wife. I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my best friend to breast cancer in 2010.
This is very well done… Ouf! I am still shaken by these pictures… Thank you very much for sharing and God bles her and you!
This is a battle with chemotherapy, not cancer.
search: “chemotherapy success rate”
Sorry for your loss.
simon-
it’s always a great idea to use semantics in an effort convince people they’re grieving for all the wrong reasons. i bet you’re awesome at funerals.
The LoV You Shared for Jennifer showed through your pictures!! Thank you for share it with US! Jan
Beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman. I’m sorry for your loss. So far, I’m still a survivor. I am grateful.