Thalia, 18 years old, VA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 11/10

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Thalia has always found beauty in the little things, capturing sunrises, candid moments with friends, and unexpected bursts of color wherever she goes. Having lived in many different homes while in foster care, she has learned to adapt to change while holding onto her creativity, humor, and hope for the future. She dreams of becoming a photographer who can tell meaningful stories through her work. As she builds her life on her own, photography gives Thalia a way to preserve the moments that matter and see beauty even during difficult times.

Thalia has spent years carrying everything she owns from one placement to the next, and she has learned to guard what is truly hers. A black leopard-print cup may seem small, but to a girl who has rarely gotten to choose anything for herself, it is a piece of her personality she can hold in her hand. It would go with her to school, on long walks with her camera hunting for the perfect light, and into whatever new chapter comes next. It’s bold, playful, and a little fearless, just like the girl who will carry it.