A group of celebrity photographers put together an unusual photo shoot Friday. But they weren't just taking pictures - they were shooting for something deeper. When Jaremy Cowart points his camera, it's usually at celebrities like Britney Spears or Sting... but on this day..."You just gotta work it -- you've gotta own the camera," directs Cowart. ... His subjects are 37 women from the Nashville Rescue Mission. Like Chrysanthia Netherton..."I'm the middle child of 14! So I'm getting my OWN recognition today!!!" says Netherton. Most of these women haven't had their pictures taken in years. "Almost, oh... whoa! 25 years ago? It's been a while," she says. But today, these women who normally get overlooked were the center of attention. "I feel beautiful... absolutely beautiful," she says. As a little girl, Melissa Caldwell used to wonder what it would be like to model. Today... even if it is just for the day, she gets her chance. "I had dreams but never thought it would happen... but it's happening and it's amazing. I love it," says Caldwell. "Just like I would any normal subject I'm encouraging them to work the camera, smile, to feel beautiful - this is all about them - this is THEIR day to feel special," says Cowart. It's called Help-Portrait. It's an idea Cowart came up with when he wondered how HE could serve those in need. These portraits are his gift. This was a dry run for the International Help-Portrait event happening December 12th. On a whim, Cowart Twittered about the idea to his friends. To his surprise, thousands of photographers across the globe responded."It spread like wildfire we now have people in over 40 countries and 35 states! It's kind of blowing our minds," says Cowart. If a picture is worth a thousand words, an emotional Netherton says this is what her portrait would say:"Today I find worth in my life - I feel very loved. Very happy.... happiest I've been in my whole life."Local Photographer Helps Less Fortunate - Blair Simmons
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