Six months after their move, he and his wife, linda, discovered that she had breast cancer. Photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. In 2003, new york photographer bob carey learned that his wife, linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer. The look was complete when he donned a ballerina s pink tulle tutu and bowed buttfirst to an imaginary audience. How one tutuclad man is changing the lives of breast cancer. Breast cancer support foundation about us the tutu project. Photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu will be available september 2012. Even though the move was exciting, exhilarating, and inspiring, it was a big and dramatic change.
Photographer bob carey s much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. It was a pink tutu because that tone would hold up in black and white. In addition to their normal business, bob and linda carey are the creators of the tutu project and the carey foundation, which provides financial assistance to families with breast cancer. The tutu project was created by professional photographer bob carey, who took a selfportrait wearing only a pink tutu after he and his wife linda moved to new york in 2003. Husband wears pink tutu to support wife diagnosed with cancer. Needless to say, we were intrigued by bob carey and the shirtless photos of him gallivanting around in a costume often worn by little girls. Bob carey shares the story behind the pink tutu that won our. The tutu project was born as a coping mechanism as bob, clad only in a pink tutu, started. Bob carey is a commercial photographer based new york city, and has operated a. Professional photographer bob carey began taking selfportraits in pink tutus as a way to express himself. Jan 01, 2012 ballerina is about more than a man wearing a pink tutu.
How photographer bob carey donned a pink tutu to fight breast cancer. New book ballerina by bob carey coming september 2012 to. This is what photographer bob carey decided to do when he found out about his wife lindas diagnosis of his wife linda he donned the pink ballet accessory and took photos of himself in various different and unexpected places. I have been following the tutu project on facebook and love bobs pictures. Husband bares soul, more in tutu project for breast cancer. Bob carey is a commercial photographer based new york city, and has operated a successful studio for over 20 years.
The net proceeds of the book, entitled ballerina, will go directly to breast cancer organisations in america. For professional photographer bob carey and his wife linda, a mansized pink tutu has taken on incredible meaning as their unique way to. Tutu is a 96page softcover book of bobs photography and personal anecdotes from his location shoots. It strives to bring laughter and understanding to a community that has endured far too much. The tutu projects mission is to support the fund raising efforts of the carey foundation for women with breast cancer. Bob careys new book ballerina, to fight breast cancer. Oct, 2012 carey appears in a pink tutu and only a pink tutu in a new book of photographs, ballerina, created to support his wife, linda, who has advanced breast cancer. Bob carey photography is a new york city based commercialadvertising photography business. Photographer bob careys artistic statement about cancer in a pink.
The original bob carey ballerina image wasnt pink shortly after we moved to the east coast, linda was diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2002, as part of a new project exploring stereotypes and transformation, bob. The resulting work, now referred to as the tutu project, helped lift both his and lindas spirits and immediately went viral on the internet in 2012. Enter the tutu project, an initiative run by bob, linda, and a dedicated. You dont often see a man walking around a field of cows wearing a pink tutu. On his hopes for the book, bob states, i dont want it to be this precious little thing with only a few copiesi want anyone who is suffering with cancer to be able to see it. The tutu project is finally in book form, fittingly titled ballerina. Launched in 2012, the carey foundation and its tutu project. A man with a pink tutu might be all you need when things get dark. Eight months later, linda was diagnosed with breast cancer, reminding bob that laughter can be the best medicine. Apparently, the projects fans included the leaders of ballet arizona, who asked bob to. Its the perfect coffee table book for anyone whos been touched by breast cancer or simply enjoys being transported through the lens of a professional photographer. After all, laughter might not cure you, but it always feels good to smile.
The tutu project of the carey foundation, brooklyn, ny. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x12 book with a foreword by amy. Here are some photos to show the power of the pink tutu and maybe give a good laughter to you. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x 12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases. The pink tutu project bringing hope and awareness to the. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x 12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases color photographs and backstories about the journey behind the images. Man wears pink tutu to cheer wife with breast cancer, raise. Bob s commercial clients, both impressive and varied, appreciate bob s fine art approach, which fuels his distinctive and often conceptual imagery.
Tutu project finds inspiration in valhalla, bear mountain, harriman. We need to publish a book and have it in cancer centers across the u. Man puts on a pink tutu and travels the world to bring a smile. Mar 21, 2012 carey has since decided to selfpublish his tutu photographs as a book titled ballerina and then donate all the net proceeds from his work to breast cancer organizations to fight against the disease. A crosscountry move, a previous stint creating images for the ballet, and a long history of selfexpression through photography came together following his wifes breast cancer diagnosis in a heartwarming and surprising package. Grown man posing in a pink tutu is popular for all the right. Mar 15, 2012 the tutu project by bob carey about nine years ago photographer bob carey and his wife, linda moved to americas east coast.
Bobs commercial clients, both impressive and varied, appreciate bobs fine art approach, which fuels his distinctive and often conceptual imagery. Photographer bob carey takes photos of himself in a pink tutu to raise. Brooklyn photographer dons ballet skirt to help raise money for breast cancer breast. Sep 04, 2012 for professional photographer bob carey and his wife linda, a mansized pink tutu has taken on incredible meaning as their unique way to help women with the fight against breast cancer. Bob carey started posing for photos in a pink tutu to make. Dec, 20 this was one of bob carey s earliest photos that spurred the tutu project, taken in brooklyn, new york in 2003. Pink tutu, pink tutu toddler, smash cake tutu, pink birthday tutu, pink tutu skirt, ribbon trimmed tutu, pink ribbon trimmed tutu lisastutus 4. I was working on a shoot for a ballet company in arizona, and they left a tutu behind. We sensed there was a good story behind this alterego ballerina, but we didnt expect it would be this heartwarming. Oct 01, 2015 the tutu project began, as photographer and patientadvocate bob carey explains it, as a lark. The tutu project of the carey foundation home facebook. Tutu, a must read book for cancer patients the tutu project.
Tutu project finds inspiration in valhalla, bear mountain. This book is a musthave for anyone whose life has been affected by breast cancer. Bob carey once again travels the world in his trademark pink tutu, creating stunning photographic moments. The tutu project by bob carey photo, pictures, tutu. The tutu project aims for breast cancer awareness photo. Bob carey photography, new york portraiture, lifestyle, conceptual.
Cancercare receives grant from the tutu project for the. Ballerina is about more than a man wearing a pink tutu. When his wife, linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, the project took on a. In 2003, when bob carey and his wife moved to the east coast, carey started making the tutu project as a way of mixing his old life with his new life, with a little pink frill. I bought one for a friend, who recently lost her best friend to breast cancer. The tutu project partners with bloomingdales as part. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x 12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases color photographs. Tutu project event and book signing september th at market. This is what photographer bob carey decided to do when he found out about. Photos in the tutu project started out as sort of a joke, a way for carey to relieve some stress and poke some fun. Meet bob carey, the man behind the tutu project photos.
Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases color photographs and backstories about the journey behind the images now made world famous by the tutu project. Oct 27, 2017 photographer bob carey takes photos of himself in a pink tutu to raise funds for breast cancer treatment. Bob carey photography, new york portraiture, lifestyle. This incredible book of images by bob carey from the tutu project is here just in time for the holidays. Its all about a man, his wifes battle against breast.
Ballerina, the book photographer bob carey s much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. The tutu project of the carey foundation about facebook. Dec 12, 20 this pin was discovered by tabitha clifton. The tutu project feel desain your daily dose of creativity. Aug 07, 2012 this project is so incredibly hilarious and inspiring at the same time. Meet bob carey, the man in a pink tutu who colored his familys.
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