Take these cameras. Tell your story.

That is what clients involved in Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare’s photo program were asked to do this winter. Clients could take the cameras wherever they wanted, taking photos of whatever they wished, as long as those photos told a piece of their recovery story. The result is an enterprising, honest examination of the recovery process, showcased by people in recovery.

The photo exhibit opens August 4 at XL Projects, 307 South Clinton Street, and it continues through August 28. An opening night reception will be held on Thursday, August 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. To encourage community dialogue and expression about the recovery process, attendees are asked to write comments about the photos and the recovery process directly on the mattes scattered around the space.

SBH president, Jeremy Klemanski, expressed his excitement for the event, “This is an excellent opportunity for people to see the exciting opportunities that exist in recovery. The photos showcase the amazing, transformative story of addressing addictions and of living a new, healthier, recovery-focused life.”

The photo exhibit is an opportunity for participants to celebrate the beginning of a new life with family, friends and the community. Syracuse University students were also involved in the execution of the project.