The lovely Trish Caddy contacted me early August to discuss the possibility of photographing the second year of the fundraising calendar for the BC Cancer Foundation. Having first-hand family experience and loss to this terrible disease, it was my pleasure to jump on board with this project.
From the Babes go Bare website: “Babes Go Bare for Cancer is a non-Profit project started by Trish Caddy, of Nanaimo BC, to change the way people look at their bodies. Instead of spending time and energy on “flaws”, the energy is diverted- in this case, by making tasteful nude calendars featuring un-airbrushed pictures of REAL PEOPLE. The goal is not to be crass, but to be honest about what real bodies look like and to showcase people who love their bodies, regardless of what’s in movies or magazines.
Last year (the first year of the project) through the sales of over 800 calendars, a silent auction and a headshaving rally, the Babes raised over $19,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation, supporting research and enhancements to patient care. Calendars were sold all across Canada, the US, Brazil, Argentina, the Philippines, Australia and even Afghanistan! The project was featured on CBC radio, in the Times Colonist and the Vancouver Sun, on Chek TV and many more sources!”
After gathering a professional glam squad including Erin Froese on make-up, Piper London on hair (no website, but you can find her at Artiste on Yates Street) and Deanna Froese on massage (no website either but contact her through her sister, Erin!), we prepared for 3 full days of shooting at a beautiful Fan Tan alley studio. This year’s twist? Men and women were invited to pose for the calendar! A few local celebrities jumped on board, including Gordie Tupper from CHEK news and Eshu Martin, Victoria’s Zen Buddhist Abbott. We had a blast and the photos look great!
The calendar is set to launch mid to late October (competing with the firemen’s calendar 
). Distribution has been picked up by Country Grocers across Vancouver Island, as well as several other local merchants. You will also be able to purchase the calendars through me! The cost will be $25 – going to a great cause.
The photos of the calendar men and women will be kept TOP SECRET until the calendar launch, but here’s a sneak peek at the crew and glam squad
The lovely Trish Caddy
Kirsten (right) of Boucherat Gallery and studio in Fan Tan Alley
Yes, that's me.... and Heather Johnston (float media) my wonderful assistant
Deanna Froese, Erin Froese and Piper London
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