Recognized photographer, Randy Bacon, will unveil the Lost & Found Photo Exhibit during the August 7, 2009 FIRST FRIDAY Art Walk at his studio (Randy Bacon Photography Studio & Gallery, in the Monarch Art Factory) located at 600 W. College Street in Springfield, MO. Over 40 families receiving grief support services from Lost & Found participated in a photo exhibit to share their stories on the journey of grief. The Lost & Found support groups met in the Randy Bacon Studio for a two-week period sharing their experiences as a part of a community of grieving families and received encouragement from one another during this process.
Group activities centered on sharing pictures, mementos and memories of the deceased. Each family took part in a professional photo session with some families including pictures or special mementos of their loved one. The photo exhibition will share the stories from each family. Their personal stories and photos reflect upon their emotional struggles, steps towards healing, and embracing a new life that will be forever changed.
A special reception will be held for the participating families to honor their strength and resilience in their journey to find hope through their grief with each family receiving a framed portrait from their photo session. The reception will take place at the Randy Bacon Photography Studio & Gallery on Thursday, August 6, 2009, the evening before the unveiling of the exhibit to the community. The guests will include the participating families, photo exhibit donors and sponsors, Lost & Found volunteers and Board of Directors along with community supporters of Lost & Found.
