Friday, June 19, 2015

Cassandra

Cassandra is an X-Ray technician.  She works in Hartford but recently moved to Philadelphis to be with her fiancee.   She was in Elizabeth Park to make arrangements for a baby shower for her sister.


Cassandra's son is six years old.  He has sickle cell disease, a painful blood condition.
Cassandra explained how watchful she has to be.  September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and Cassandra volunteers to speak to community groups about the disease. 

at

17 comments:

  1. AndyJune 19, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    As always... another nice portrait Jack.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Stefan JanssonJune 19, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    She is a very photogenic woman.

    ReplyDelete
  3. KateJune 19, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Lovely. She has to be strong because of her son's illness. One of my former young colleagues died of that dread disease, and I was amazed at his strength during the few short years that I knew him. I sincerely hope that her journey includes strong people walking along with her!

    ReplyDelete
  4. PerthDailyPhotoJune 19, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Gosh Cassandra is gorgeous Jack, behind that wonderful smile I think there is a strong, determined woman!

    ReplyDelete
  5. VPJune 19, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    My best wishes for her son's health, she looks great!

    ReplyDelete
  6. LowellJune 19, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    She's beautiful. Sad about her son, though. Love the name, too.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Luis GomezJune 19, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful shot! My thoughts for her son.

    ReplyDelete
  8. SharonJune 19, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    You did a fine job capturing Cassandra's beauty.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Taken For GrantedJune 19, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Jack, you do manage to find beautiful women to model for you. She sounds like a caring mother who is doing well in life. We can all wish her well.

    BTW, "Lakes pipes" refers to large, straight through exhaust pipes. The names comes from the exhaust pipes found on Bonneville Salt Lake race cars. This style dates back to at least the 1940s.

    ReplyDelete
  10. RedPatJune 19, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    She is a gorgeous woman, Jack!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Clueless in BostonJune 19, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Great series of portraits at Elizabeth Park. This woman could easily be a model - great smile.

    ReplyDelete
  12. jennyfrecklesJune 19, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Stunning, you have done justice to her beauty with your portraits. Love that necklace too!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Sylvia KJune 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    A beautiful, strong woman and another superb capture, Jack!! Suck a lovely smile!! Hope you have a great weekend!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. William KendallJune 19, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Wonderful portraits- quite a strong woman.

    ReplyDelete
  15. cieldequimperJune 19, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Too bad I don't need x-rays done.

    Jack your comment on VDP today left me totally nonplussed...

    ReplyDelete
  16. BirdmanJune 19, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Attractive face.

    ReplyDelete
  17. LindaJune 20, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Beautiful woman! I wish her son the best.

    ReplyDelete