Survivor Project

I am a photographer. I am a feminist. I am a survivor.  The Survivor Project is giving women who are survivors of sexual trauma a voice and an opportunity to be SEEN and heard. Not as victims, but as fierce women who survive daily - especially in the triggering climate we are currently in. I will be sharing empowering elements of each woman's story, along with the portraits. This project, forged in the spring of 2018, emerged not only out of the need to tell my own story, but to advocate for and support all of the women around me.

This project has taken on a life of its own and the sheer volume of women who wish to participate is staggering. The cost to produce this show (and hopefully a book as well) is over 10,000. I am also applying for a grant, but will need to raise additional money even if that does come through. Thank you for considering supporting me and the women who need to be seen and heard.

Thank you and much love.
Theresa

***If you would like to participate in the Survivor Project, please send me a message with a brief synopsis of your story - focusing on the survivor part - what does it look like for you, being on the other side of "victim"? If you live outside of the Portland area, you are still welcome to participate with your story. If you DO live in the area, please include area and availability to shoot.

https://www.tstraussphotography.com/