What was done to show plight of foster kids?
Turning one’s personal and memorable experiences into a work of art is not uncommon. But Oregonbased photographer Rob Woodcox used his own traumas to help bring forth the plight of those in need. Rob, who was adopted and rescued from abuse when he was young, used his experiences to create awareness of the troubles of a foster kid through a powerful photo series.
Titled Stories Worth Telling, photographs show the journey of foster children from their moments of loneliness and suffering to moments of love and hope. To protect their identities, the series was shot using models and volunteers, reports Design Taxi.
Rob was inspired to start the project after attending a foster camp as a counsellor. The experience was life- changing, allowing him a vivid and closer look at what these kids were going through. The photographs show children who are lost, tangled in branches, shattered in broken mirrors and struggling through the world. The series also portrays the children as brave adventurers and dreamers who stand strong against the odds they are forced to suffer.
He hopes that these surreal photographs can be the voice for foster kids and shed light on their need for foster parents, adoptions and volunteer work relating to their needs. With this, he also intends to raise funds to help such children attend camps and participate in a one- year mentoring programme.