About the Project
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are you, and why are you doing this?
We are Ann Beck and Angie Viscuso, two friends with a shared vision. Angie is a hospice social worker by trade and a survivor, which helps her interview the participants of this project with compassion and solidarity. Ann is a professional photographer in the Dallas – Fort Worth area, who has, in the past, donated sessions to families with sick parents. We are now excited to be part of something bigger, more emotional and far-reaching.
I Fight Like a Girl is a photographic essay, inspired after Angie’s brave and successful battle with breast cancer in 2007. It is designed to help survivors of breast cancer tell their stories, both for their own therapeutic release, and to educate and inspire others. Through emotional interviews and powerful portraits, survivors are treated not as a victim, but as a fighter, with the tenacity and resolve of a boxer gearing up for their next match.
It is a project that crosses racial and ethnic boundaries, encompasses all age groups and highlights women in treatment and recovery. The hope is that their stories of hope, triumph, resilience and survival will resonate with many, give strength to those in need, and peace to those who have lost a beloved mother, daughter, sister or friend.
I am a survivor and would like to participate. How do I sign up?
We are always excited to add new faces and stories to our project. Send us an email at aviscuso@me.com or ann@annbeckphotography.com and we will let you know the date of our next photo shoot. At this time, we are doing them approximately once a month, alternating between a weekend day and a weekday to accommodate everyone’s schedule.
How much does it cost to participate?
There is no cost to participate in this project. We are thrilled to meet and photograph as many survivors as possible!
Where do the photo shoots take place?
Right now, all shoots are taking place in Arlington, Texas.
How long does it take?
On average, it takes about an hour to an hour and a half for the photos and the interview.
I live out of state, but would like to be involved in this project. What should I do?
We are happy to announce that we are now traveling for our project! If you have a group of women who would like to participate, email us and let us know. We would love to represent women from all over the country!
Can I order some of my pictures?
All pictures are copyrighted to I Fight Like a Girl in order to protect the integrity of the project, but we love sending you a complimentary copy of your portrait as our thank you for your help.
Where can I find the latest news and information on this project?
You can follow us on Facebook! Feel free to “like” us and pass us on to your friends, so that we can spread the powerful words of these amazing women.
Where can I see more of your work?
We will have a small gallery of images on display at Olive the Beauty Salon, in Mansfield, TX during the month of October to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are in talks with a few other locations to do similar exhibits. If your organization would be interested, or you want to bring us to your area, please let us know. We’d love to share these brave women’s stories!
I’m not a survivor, but would like to help. What can I do?
We are so grateful to our volunteers. Salons like Olive the Beauty Lounge in Mansfield, TX have donated their time and talent to help make our participants feel especially beautiful the day of the shott. We are always looking for volunteers with hair and makeup, web design and maintenance, and many other areas! We are a grassroots organization and welcome your help.
You can also purchase an I Fight Like a Girl t-shirt to show your support!