John Rossi made the headlines in October 2016 by photographing his girl with cancerdisguised as a wonderwoman. This time, the professional photographer puts the cover back by pushing his approach further: he depicts six children suffering from an illness or handicapped in the skin of superheroes. Batman, Wonderwoman, Superman … The young models under the age of 8 embody their character and proudly don the superhero league costumes from the movie Justice League (released in November 2017). The objective behind this “shooting” is to illustrate the strength and courage of these children struck by the disease. or infirmity.
This mission, John Rossi had not anticipated. This was imposed on him after parents were affected by the project that went viral with his 3-year-old daughter.
“Ever since I turned my daughter into Wonder Woman, I have met parents of sick children, I wondered if I could do something similar for their sons and daughters,” he explains to the magazine. People. I’m so glad I did and to show the world how inspiring and strong these kids are. I honestly think it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. “
“With or without costume, they are superheroes”
Each of the clichés similar to movie posters materialize the determination and the struggle of each of the little superheroes through their character. For example, Teagan, dressed as Superman, is a die-hard fan. He was born with half a heart. “It’s a weakness similar to Superman whose heart becomes weak near kryptonite,” John Rossi told The Huffington Post. Kayden had his right foot and left leg amputated. He plays the role of Cyborg, who was given a robotic body after a car crash that resulted in both legs being amputated.
The list is not exhaustive but behind each of the pictures hides a story of children heckled by life but who, despite the ordeal, keep smiling. “With or without costumes these children are superheroes”, concludes John Rossi.
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