Photographer David Lydiate is inviting people to contribute photographic portraits of themselves for a project raising awareness for Blood Cancer.
I am inviting people from around the world or mainly of a mixed race background or who have settled in Liverpool or the uk from abroad to contribute portraits of themselves for a project that would raise awareness for Blood Cancer, I plan to upload images on 28th May in what will be 10th anniversary of World Blood Cancer Day (last years date, it could change but not likely).
World Blood Cancer Day is run by @DKMS_uk and supported by all blood cancer charities including @bloodcancer_uk
All portraits submitted to me will have a border highlighting the charity ETC.
I can understand people, being wary of such a request regarding photographs, but let me assure you I am an official supporter of the charity @bloodcancer_uk . I just want to “give something back” and share my ideas.
If people are still somewhat reluctant to send me images, please upload them yourself to social media using @bloodcancer_uk @dkms_uk @liverfocus using the hashtags #MakeItRed #PortraitInternational #Liverpool #culture #religion #worship
I want to depict Liverpool’s proud Multicultural society by also including previous pictures of events I have taken such as the Chinese New Year, The Samba Carnival, Arabic and African Festivals, included will be portraits from “Pretty Woman And Liverpool projects” and many more culture themes including places of worship
I would like the photographs to be Naturally posed with natural expressions/smiles ie not party or club shots with a forced smile,
ideas suggested
-on holiday with a famous landmark palm tree in background, it could be a Liverpool Landmark
-wearing cultural dress
-photobooth style with plain background
-at home relaxing with family
Ideally can people wear red as the hash tag for World Blood Cancer Day will be #MakeItRed if the portrait you submit does not involve red clothes don’t worry as I will be using a red border or red lettering anyway. Of course it is difficult me to request this as an Everton fan, but it is of course for charity Yes of course LFC tops will be allowed
I was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Myeloid Leukaemia, caused by a drug called #Mitoxantrone (treatment for #MultipleSclerosis). This iss the rarest and deadliest form of Leukaemia/Blood Cancer
I want 2 give something back after #lifesaving treatment received #Whiston #Hospital #Haematology #24/7 #TWICE @sthknhs. In remission 2007+
Send images to liverfocus@gmail.com