Fotolanthropy Film & Story: Beauty Out Of Ashes

“This past fall, Bastrop Texas was hit hard by one of the most 
destructive wildfires in Texas history. This wildfire destroyed over
 1,500 homes, one in particular being the Whitfill’s home. We cannot 
tell you how blessed and honored we were to meet and connect with the
 Whitfill family.  Cody and Melinda and their two children Oliva and 
Creed evacuated their home along with hundred’s of other families,
 only to come back to it burned completely to the ground by this
 devastating wildfire. We heard of their story, contacted them, and 
were able to set up a time to do begin our next fotolanthropy project 
with them. We traveled to Bastrop Texas just a week or two after the
 fires had subsided and began our session.  Though they had just lost
their entire home, the Whitfill’s had such warmth to extend to us and 
were so positive through the whole day.  Their strength as a family
 was very evident and they pointed to the Lord as the source of their
 strength through this time.  It was amazing to hear their words and 
attitude as they faced this huge trial before them.  We were all
 inspired by their story as they showed us how they were making it 
through this tough time and keeping such a positive attitude and 
encouraging one another along the way.  We are also glad we could 
provide them with tangible photos of their family for their new home
and life to come. We hope you are just as encouraged as we were from
 the Whitfill family and can see their story as truly an inspiration
 to you as well.” – Written by Fotocrew Chief Katie Norris

Please click play on video below to view the film.

Fotocrew:

Cinematography by: Jonathon Link

Photography by: Katie Norris