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A portrait of the road
to home inspires hope
Photography students from The Art Institute of Salt Lake City gave hope to families in need at The Road Home in
Salt Lake City by shooting family portraits for those served by the shelter. More than 40 of the shelter’s 60 families
registered to participate in the June 4 event.
“Working with The Road Home allowed us to use our artistic talent, passion and education to serve the community,
something our students enjoy doing,” said David DeAustin, the college’s Photography department faculty advisor.
“Hands-on opportunities like this are extremely valuable to our students’ educational experience; the opportunity was
very uplifting.”
The Art Institute of Salt Lake City students shot and printed 8" x 10" family portraits, while Roberts Arts & Crafts
donated frames to accompany and display each image. The portraits gave families a tangible item to draw hope and
inspiration from as they continue to work through their personal challenges and circumstances. For many families, the
portraits were the first their families had experienced together.
Families at The Road Home have been
rescued from homelessness and receive
assistance as they work to restore their
lives. The Art Institute of Salt Lake City
students donated their time and artistic
talent to assist these families searching for
a brighter future.
The opportunity reinforced valuable skills
for the students, including proper use of
lighting, organizing mass photo shoots and
working with children.