# Cancer-Fighting Photography Jonathan Diaz Brings Sick Kids' Dreams and Aspirations to Life By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancerfighting References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/jonathan-diaz-anything-can-be) & [jmdiazphotography](http://www.jmdiazphotography.com/) This photographer makes cancer-fighting art that gives kids who are battling cancer a chance to see out their wildest dreams. Children dream of being doctors, bakers and even superheroes and while some have the chance of living out these imagined futures, others need the hope these aspirations bring to drive themselves forward. Jonathan Diaz is a photographer who gives [cancer-fighting children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childhood-cancer-treatment) an opportunity to dress up in costume, let their imagination run free and feel special through his 'Anything Can Be' series. After the inspiring photo shoot, Diaz takes the images and uses [Photoshop to recreate the fantastical backgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive). These images evoke many feelings of sadness, as some of these children passed away soon after their [dreams were lived out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-wish-a-week). However, they are also inspiring as they provide joy to these children and remind them that anything is possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cancer-fighting Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to use art and photography to support and uplift children battling cancer. - **Imaginative Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or programs that allow children to explore their wildest dreams and aspirations. - **Digital Transformation in Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize technology like Photoshop to enhance the visual storytelling experience in photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate art therapy into cancer care programs to provide emotional support to patients. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive experiences that enable children to engage with their favorite fictional characters. - **Creative Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and technology to develop new ways of storytelling and self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hospital Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sickkids-foundation-ad.md) - [Personalized Comic Book Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas.md) - [Empowering Wish Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-for-wishes.md) - [Awareness-Raising Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement.md) - [Children's Illustrated Book Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-in-100-initiative.md) - [Patient-Created Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doernbecher-freestyle.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md)