Famously Bald Characters & Chemoheads | The 1st Twelve

A project in Atlanta, GA by Kari Leigh Marucchi
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Photographing the first 12 of 24 staged shots of my brother, a Leukemia survivor, as famously bald characters from cinema & television.
Backers: 31
Average Pledge Per Backer: $155

Funded: $4,800 of $4,800
Dates: Mar 16th -> Apr 15th (30 days)
Project By: Kari Leigh Marucchi
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Latest News

Shhhhh.... Don't tell anyone. We're almost funded!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
David portraying Elmer Fudd for 'Famously Bald' Just kidding, please tell *everyone*. We're 89% funded and only need another $498 collectively. Please share 'Famously Bald' with everyone in your immediate vicinity? Big hugs!  (Read More)

20% Funded and 20 Hours Left | I am Determined

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I am determined to go to bed with a smile on my face this big tonight, knowing our project's been funded... David as Elmer Fudd in an imagined dream sequence | Piece 1 of 2 Please please share this project with whomever you think may be charmed,... (Read More)

A Female 'Famously Bald' Calendar! | Lupus Too Can Result In a Bald Head

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm joining my friend Megan of Megan's Minions Against SLE, in the Walk to End Lupus Now, on May 2, here in Atlanta. Cancer isn't the only malady causing baldness, and Megan, if we can get 'Famously Bald' funded in the next 48 hours, will be my model... (Read More)

Dammit Jim! I'm a *photographer*, not a FILMMAKER!!

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Finally with sixty hours left in our campaign, just got the sponsorship appeal video done. This is definitely not my core competency ~ there's no music, it has a million cuts because it's been twenty years since I was supposed to be a pro in front of... (Read More)

National Sibling Day 2015 | Me & My BroBro - The Video

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
 From the very day David was born and smiled right up into my eyes, through to our days working on our 'Famously Bald' photography project, and his survival of Leukemia, he's been my favorite brother. Forever and always.  (Read More)

Becoming Bald | My Brother, David

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The day I flew from Denver to Atlanta and drove straight to the hospital immediately after hearing of David's diagnosis. Trying to feel optimistic... July 30, 2014 | One Day Post-Diagnosis | David & Kari Leigh By September, David had been losing... (Read More)

Shot Five of 'Famously Bald' | Elmer Fudd | Special Easter Edition

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
For Easter, my brother and I shot *two* pieces for Elmer Fudd. Happy Spring! David as Elmer Fudd | Shot A Whole Foods Market had donated eighty dollars worth of carrots for this shoot. And we're eating carrot soup for a season! Dave as Elmer Fudd |... (Read More)

The Inspiration for 'Famously Bald' | My Hero, Annie Leibovitz & Her Work for Disney

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
 As a proud fan of the art and work of the Disney companies, and a proud woman of the art and work of Annie Leibovitz, this photo series has been delightful and I continue to anticipate the next.  I didn't know it when we started 'Famously Bald',... (Read More)

The Four Shots Released So Far

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Our first... It was a very cold, windy day. Both of our noses started running so it was easy to appear Walter White-grumpy. We got the shot and ran in the house. David as Walter White, of 'Breaking Bad' Our second... This one was comparably... (Read More)

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