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00:00I'm standing outside Las Fotos headquarters near downtown Los Angeles, where one woman
00:16has dedicated her life to empowering you through the lens of photography.
00:21I just knew this was a space I wanted to be in because for Las Fotos, I get to advocate
00:27and encourage folks to see the investment in our youth, because our youth are talented
00:31and they're powerful, and sometimes they just need someone to open the door.
00:35Helen started as a volunteer, sharing her passion for photography, but is now the executive
00:40director of this incredible organization.
00:42We would really like to bring photography in.
00:45They would eat it up.
00:46I would eat it up.
00:47Yes!
00:48That is so cute.
00:49I love it.
00:50Please join me as we celebrate Helen for all she does to help teenage girls find their voice,
00:56follow their dreams, and make a difference in their community.
01:00My name's Lacey Chabert, and I'm on a mission to find unsung heroes who dedicate their lives
01:06to serving their communities.
01:09Everyday champions whose impact reaches far beyond the work they do.
01:13It's their turn for the spotlight.
01:15What is going on?
01:17With the help of family, friends, and our superstar planners.
01:20I am so excited about this celebration.
01:22It's going to be great.
01:23We have only three days to create epic surprise parties to honor our dedicated heroes.
01:38Now let's get ready to celebrate.
01:40I'm headed over to meet Alana at Lost Photos Project.
01:52Alana works with our hero, Helen.
01:54And as her close friend, I feel like she'll be able to give me some insight into our hero
01:58and the amazing work she does with this wonderful organization.
02:01Hi.
02:02Welcome.
02:03Nice to meet you.
02:04Nice to meet you.
02:05Hi Lacey.
02:06Welcome in.
02:07We're so excited to have you here.
02:08Oh my goodness.
02:09And matching.
02:10Yes.
02:11Exactly perfect.
02:12Got the memo.
02:13Welcome to Lost Photos Project.
02:15This is our gallery space, but it's also our classroom space.
02:19This is amazing.
02:20So happy to be honoring Helen.
02:21Yes.
02:22Hi.
02:23My name is Alana and I'm nominating Helen, who is the social enterprise director at Las
02:28Fotos Project.
02:29Helen continues to be a mentor to myself, but she is so much more because she just pours
02:34so much into the people around her to succeed and feel supported.
02:37My name is Helen Alonso Ortado.
02:46Las Fotos Project is a photography mentoring organization here in Boyle Heights.
02:51You know, LA's creative economy is still typically 70% dominated by men.
02:57So for Las Fotos, our social goal is how do we change the landscape of who's working in
03:03LA's creative economy.
03:05And we realized a lot of it is rooted in access.
03:08Growing up, Helen actually wanted to be a National Geographic photographer.
03:11She wanted to be a travel photographer.
03:13But she is a daughter of immigrants and there's immense pressure.
03:16And sometimes these creative jobs aren't seen as a viable career path.
03:20I first developed an interest in photography when I was 13 years old.
03:25My dad always had a camera on him.
03:29And I remember thinking, yeah, I would love to do this.
03:32And, you know, traditional immigrant parents were like, go be a doctor.
03:37So I didn't really pursue photography as a career.
03:43Irony's not lost that now.
03:45My job is to help lead an organization who's committed to changing the next generation of creatives here in Los Angeles.
03:53We don't have many spaces like Las Fotos.
03:56And Helen really makes sure to let all her students know, not only am I going to advocate for you, but I'm going to show you how to advocate for yourself and your community.
04:05Helen is someone who's a really strong advocate on letting us know that, like, we are in this space because we earned it.
04:12We are here to advocate and take space on behalf of us and other people within our community.
04:19Overall, Helen's just such a great person.
04:21I see her as a mentor, as a friend, as family.
04:24I know I'm thankful to the mentors in my life who have helped me find my voice.
04:27It sounds like Helen's done that for all of you in one way or another.
04:31Do you want to hop in on the photo shoot?
04:33Um, sure.
04:34In our CEO program, we're Creative Entrepreneurship Opportunities.
04:38We're able to lay the groundwork for partnerships where students get hired for paid opportunities.
04:44Angel City FC, the women's soccer team, students train in sports photography, the Ford Theatre, where students train as concert photographers.
04:52It shouldn't have to be this hard for women of color to access these professional networks, but it is.
05:00And I feel like the work we do here sets them up for success with the knowledge that they can do it.
05:06I feel like this is an 80s theme.
05:08Yes, it is.
05:09I love it.
05:10So we all brought all of our things together.
05:12So great.
05:13So do you know Helen?
05:14Yeah.
05:15I was a student here first, and then Helen hired me to be the studio coordinator.
05:19Okay.
05:20I also photographed her engagement, so...
05:24No way.
05:25Actually, Javi reached out to me for that.
05:27That's her fiance?
05:28Yeah.
05:29We all know Javi a lot.
05:30Yeah.
05:31He's very involved, and we love him.
05:32Typical Helen fashion.
05:34No engagement party yet.
05:36She is always thinking of other things before thinking of herself.
05:40I think anyone who chooses to work in a nonprofit, there's a lot of personal sacrifice that's made.
05:46It's typically at the expense of your family, your loved ones.
05:51You know, you don't really get to see them as often.
05:53I'm always trying to plan out when I can go visit my parents.
05:57I always get home way too late, and my partner, he never complains.
06:02I'm really grateful for him because I know he sees the value in the work that I do.
06:07But yeah, it's a lot of missed times with people who make you whole.
06:10But you know, I think it is worth it.
06:13Honestly, she's the mother of Las Fotos Project.
06:16And she's there for us inside the space and outside the space.
06:19And it's just really amazing to have someone like that that you can rely on.
06:23Helen has really impacted me both as a photographer and as an individual.
06:27So I feel like if it wasn't for Helen, I would have probably never thought about putting myself out there to be part of these amazing opportunities.
06:35We think of Helen as a superhero for sure in all of our lives because I think all the students are a reflection of Helen's hard work.
06:42And so this is much deserved.
06:45You're a natural.
06:53Love it.
06:54I mean, it's good.
07:01This was really fun.
07:02And we'll see you at the celebration.
07:03Yes.
07:04I hope all of you can come.
07:05Yes.
07:06Thank you so much.
07:07Hello, hello.
07:08Hello.
07:09Hi.
07:10Well, this morning, I've already had a busy day.
07:11Okay.
07:12I got to go visit Las Fotos.
07:13It's this incredible photography program for young women.
07:14They were doing a photo shoot.
07:15Oh, wow.
07:16So I got to jump in on a photo shoot.
07:17This is amazing.
07:18You literally look like you're 13 in here.
07:20It's the pose.
07:21It's the pose.
07:22It's the pose.
07:23It's the high pony.
07:24How do you...
07:25This is amazing.
07:26I'm so excited.
07:27I'm so excited.
07:28I'm so excited to be here.
07:29I'm so excited to be here.
07:30I'm so excited to be here.
07:31And I'm so excited to be here.
07:32I'm so excited to be here.
07:33I'm so excited to be here.
07:34It's the pose.
07:35It's the high pony.
07:36How do you...
07:37This isn't crazy.
07:38Look at this.
07:39So is it like a school program?
07:41It's a photography program.
07:43It's made for Latina women that is not only about learning about photography, but it's
07:47also a mentorship program.
07:49And Alana nominated Helen because she is such a hero at Las Fotos.
07:53And she was just recently engaged.
07:55What?
07:56Her fiance, Javi, who I hope I get to meet very soon, they got engaged a few months ago
08:00and they sound like they have a beautiful love story.
08:03But from what I'm hearing, because Helen is so busy, they haven't actually had a chance
08:06to celebrate yet.
08:07Because Alana was saying that Helen doesn't have much time to spend on herself.
08:10You know, she gives so much to the program and she's so passionate about what she does.
08:13So could there be elements at the party that like are very clear this is for their engagement?
08:18Yeah.
08:19And it's like something that we reveal maybe?
08:20A wedding cake and we have them or like a little like engagement cake and they can do
08:24that first slice of the cake.
08:25I think that's so cute.
08:26I love that moment.
08:27We can also have photos of the two of them too, right?
08:30Cute.
08:31Maybe some of the artists at Las Fotos took pictures of the two of them.
08:34Maria actually took Helen and Javi's engagement photos.
08:37Well, we can display some of them.
08:38That would be great.
08:39Can we get them?
08:40Yeah, I'm sure.
08:41Let's get them and frame them.
08:42Yes.
08:43Some like vintage photo frames.
08:44Vintage.
08:45I like that.
08:46Yeah, I like the vintage too.
08:47I think it just seems more romantic.
08:48Fancy and romantic.
08:49Right.
08:50Engagement party.
08:51I was thinking the same thing.
08:52I like it.
08:53I do too.
08:54Fun twist.
08:55We know that she likes travel.
08:56We know that she likes photography.
08:58We know that she was just engaged.
09:00Yes.
09:01To Javi.
09:02There's a lot to work with.
09:03Okay, but where are we having this?
09:04I don't know.
09:05What do you think?
09:06What about an art gallery since it's photography?
09:08I always feel like nervous in an art gallery, like I'm going to ruin something.
09:11Leaning more into the travel idea.
09:13I like that too.
09:14She wanted to be a travel photographer, suitcases, passports, hotels, and catering should be around
09:22the world cuisine.
09:23I love that idea.
09:24Well, yeah, why don't we do a hotel, right?
09:26Yeah, I like that.
09:27Actually, Lisa and I went for dinner the other night to the Godfrey Hotel.
09:30It was beautiful.
09:31And we were up on the roof.
09:32That would be really beautiful.
09:33And I love that it would be an outdoor party because we don't get to do that often.
09:36Right.
09:37And to see the view of the city, I feel like that's very romantic.
09:39It is romantic.
09:40I love this theme.
09:41This could be a really fun way to celebrate their love story.
09:45Right.
09:46We're going to brainstorm more travel ideas and call the Godfrey Hotel.
09:48Okay, awesome.
09:49I'm going to go to Angel City.
09:50I'll chat over there and get some information and then we'll be in touch.
09:53Perfect.
09:54We're going to be here brainstorming about travel.
09:55Okay.
09:56Yes.
10:01HCFC was founded in 2020 and is majority women owned and run.
10:04So it seems like a perfect partnership Helen has secured for Lost Photos Project and something
10:09I want to learn more about.
10:10Hi.
10:11Chris and Erica.
10:12Yeah.
10:13Hi.
10:14Hi.
10:15Nice to meet you.
10:16Hi.
10:17How are you?
10:18Good.
10:19Thank you so much for having me.
10:20I'm meeting with their community impact team to learn more about the work they do with Helen
10:22and the Lost Photos students.
10:23Since 2022, we've been working with Lost Photos on the Artisan Residence Program, allowing them
10:28to have access, hands-on work experience, and also an opportunity to build a portfolio.
10:33Over the course of the year, they must learn so much.
10:36Definitely.
10:37It's a paid internship.
10:38And I think that's so important as we think about just like pay equity and really having
10:42it be an introduction into the professional world.
10:44At Lost Photos, I heard what an incredible role model Helen is.
10:48She's a great boss, a great friend.
10:50Can you speak to that a bit more from your experience with her?
10:53You're really speaking about someone who looks like the students that she gets the chance
10:57to work with.
10:58So to have someone that comes from your community is such a meaningful part when it comes to
11:02like seeing yourself in an industry where 70% of photographers are male.
11:06And so really allowing yourself to be a role model for an entire community, I would say,
11:11is such an important part of what she does.
11:13Helen was really inspirational in kind of exploring my identity and exploring the morals
11:18I value and kind of reclaiming and taking a lot of pride in my Latinidad.
11:23And Las Fotos has been pivotal for that.
11:25So definitely, I think it's helped shape the person I am and continues to shape me in a really positive way.
11:30I mean, she's so passionate about the club.
11:33And so to have this relationship that has just grown over the years with her has been fun, just so fun to be a part of.
11:39Growing up, I played a lot of soccer.
11:42And so when Angel City FC was announced, it was just really exciting.
11:47It was the first time a professional sports team has been owned by a majority of female owners.
11:52And I thought, man, if we could start a partnership with them, it'd be amazing.
11:57We're about to celebrate our third cohort, and we're launching our fourth cohort in two weeks.
12:02Yeah, so it's really exciting to have that partnership and to see, like, both parts of my lives intersect.
12:09And then where do the photos end up?
12:11At the end of every season, we pull together with Las Fotos a book to commemorate all of the incredible photography.
12:18I love that you make a book to commemorate the work of all the artists.
12:21I have this thing where I give each hero a special gift.
12:24And so I've been brainstorming, trying to figure out what that's going to be for Helen.
12:27And maybe it's something along those lines.
12:29Maybe you could help me put that together.
12:30Yeah. Why don't you come back tomorrow?
12:32And the players are going to be around.
12:33Okay.
12:34And maybe we can even get some players involved.
12:36Helen is making an impact on so many lives.
12:39So I just want to make sure I give her the perfect gift.
12:45Hi, Javi. It's Lacey.
12:46It looks like we have a little bit of a problem because it seems like it's going to be raining tomorrow.
12:51Helen is downstairs.
12:53Everyone can come in close.
12:55Well, we have two days left and we need every second.
13:10So we're maximizing that time with meetings on the move.
13:13So I got to meet with Chris and Erica over at Angel City Football Club yesterday.
13:16I'm actually going to be going back there later today and I'm going to get to meet some of the players.
13:19And for my hero project, I want to make an album of Helen and Javi's engagement photos.
13:26And because she's such a fan of the team, I'm going to bring the photos to the players and have them take photos with the photos of Helen and Javi.
13:34If that makes sense.
13:35That's adorable.
13:36So when you went to Angel City, we were brainstorming and we came out with some really great ideas for the party.
13:42So we're thinking like a vintage travel theme, globes as like decor, vintage picture frames.
13:48Oh, I love that.
13:50We were thinking as a cool selfie, like photo backdrop moment that we could have a cluster of regular balloons and a large basket at the bottom that the guests could step inside.
14:01So it appears to be a hot air balloon.
14:04A photo moment's always a good idea.
14:05And that one's really cute.
14:06Have you ever been in a hot air balloon?
14:08Never.
14:09Couldn't pay me.
14:10I don't really want to.
14:11I went one.
14:12Yes, when I was 19.
14:13Were you so scared?
14:14I was scared, but not the way I'd be afraid now.
14:16I mean, you couldn't pay me to go in one now.
14:23Lisa and Marissa are going to check out the rooftop and I am going to meet with Javi to talk food with the chefs.
14:28This is beautiful.
14:29Yeah, this could be good, Lisa.
14:31You're right.
14:32The views are spectacular.
14:37Hi, Chef Olivier.
14:38Yes.
14:39Hi, I'm Lacey.
14:40How are you?
14:41Hi, so nice to see you.
14:43I'm Javier.
14:44Hello.
14:45Nice to meet you.
14:46Nice to meet you.
14:47And this is our hero's fiance.
14:48My name is Javier Velazquez and I know Helen because we are officially engaged.
14:55Helen deserves to be celebrated because she gives so much and she asks for nothing.
15:00I think that honoring her is just going to highlight all the positive that she's created in the community.
15:06She is honestly such a genuinely loving, caring person.
15:10So I just want her to receive a little bit of appreciation that we all know that she's doing like amazing work.
15:19We're so excited to have you guys here.
15:20We need help, actually.
15:21Oh, great.
15:22Let's get cooking.
15:24In this entry moment, we could set up a little gallery for her.
15:27That would be cute.
15:28That would be cool.
15:29Like a walkway with easels.
15:30Yeah.
15:31On either side with her photos.
15:32Right?
15:33I like that.
15:34Chef, we want to do foods that are from all over the world to honor their love of travel.
15:37So, what were you thinking?
15:38Oh, good, good.
15:39Today we're going to make tuna tatakis with a little bit of avocado and jalapeno.
15:43Ooh.
15:44And we're going to sear it, but very fast.
15:46We don't want to cook it.
15:47We love Japanese food.
15:48You know, we just came back from Japan.
15:53What other trips have you taken?
15:55We've been to El Salvador.
15:56Oh.
15:57Visited her home country.
15:58I had never been.
15:59And then I got to visit her family.
16:02So, how long have you been engaged now?
16:04Since October.
16:05So, just thank you.
16:06Congratulations.
16:07Oh, we can't wait to see you guys together.
16:09How fun.
16:10This bar is a nice big sign.
16:13Maybe from up here we can have something coming.
16:16Maybe ribbons or paint from here.
16:18Or those hot air balloon baskets that we're doing.
16:20Yes.
16:21Those will be really cool hanging out from here.
16:22Yes.
16:23The magic ingredient, the ponzu.
16:25Ponzu sauce is a nice general drizzle of that on the top.
16:29Okay.
16:30Here we go.
16:32Jump in.
16:33Mmm.
16:34Oh, my goodness.
16:35Do you think Helen will like it?
16:37Oh, she'll love it.
16:38Thank you so much.
16:39Oh, you're very welcome.
16:40We will see you tomorrow for the big day.
16:41We're ready for tomorrow.
16:42It's going to be quite the celebration.
16:43The food is done and it's amazing, but there's still so much to do.
16:46I can't wait to celebrate with you.
16:47And I know Helen's going to be super excited to get to meet you.
16:50I cannot wait to celebrate Helen.
16:52Yes, that's fun.
16:53So thank you so much for being here.
16:55Thank you for having me.
16:56And I'll see you tomorrow.
16:57Yes.
16:58We'll see you tomorrow.
16:59Sorry, don't forget.
17:00It's a secret.
17:01Okay.
17:02Hi.
17:03Well, we're really loving this venue.
17:04This has got a view of the whole city and we know she loves L.A.
17:05And what's not to like?
17:07Well, the food is going to be fantastic.
17:09We made tuna crudo.
17:10It's super delicious.
17:11While we were up here walking the site, you were having a delicious tasting.
17:15I mean, I was taking one for the team.
17:17Mmm.
17:18We really appreciate it, Lacey.
17:19Of course.
17:20But it was fun to talk to Javi and hear about their story.
17:22He doesn't have any idea that we would be throwing him an engagement party.
17:25No.
17:26No, no, no.
17:27I didn't give away the surprise.
17:28I love it.
17:29Me too.
17:30Okay.
17:31Let me just check the rain because when I looked yesterday, you guys, there was a 10% chance.
17:34Oh.
17:35Yeah.
17:36So that's...
17:37Just let me check.
17:38Well, that's low.
17:39I mean, 10%.
17:40Guys, it's now 60%.
17:43What?
17:4460%?
17:45Yes.
17:46So that is really not good.
17:47So we really need a plan B.
17:48So what would be the plan B?
17:50So there has to be other spaces here.
17:52There's a gorgeous bar area when you walk into the lobby, right?
17:55Maybe we could do it there.
17:56We could tent it, right?
17:57Worst case?
17:58We can look into tenting.
17:59A little more challenging?
18:00You have to call and see what's available and if it's even doable.
18:03Chances are slim.
18:04We need to go talk to the catering manager, like, right now.
18:06Yes.
18:07If it's available.
18:08Yes.
18:09Alright, let's go look for other spaces.
18:10Back up.
18:11Plan B.
18:12Yeah, let me know.
18:13Thanks.
18:18I'm back at ACFC to work on My Hero Moment and I'm honored that some of their star players
18:23are willing to help.
18:24Allie, hi.
18:25Hi.
18:26Hi.
18:27Lacey.
18:28Nice to meet you.
18:29I've asked Etsli to come along since she just finished her internship as part of last
18:33season's cohort.
18:34I've seen you before.
18:35Oh, okay.
18:36I'm sure.
18:37Because I shot that last season, so.
18:38I'm a huge Last Photos Project fan.
18:41I'm so happy to hear that.
18:42We love you.
18:43Angel City being part of this surprise for Helen is major because she loves Angel City.
18:48She loves soccer.
18:49Well, I have your coffee book.
18:50Yes.
18:51On my table also.
18:52We're honored.
18:54This photo shoot will definitely mean a lot to Helen because it will represent how her
18:59impact has gone not only throughout the Las Photos Project space.
19:04Beautiful.
19:06But also extended to the outside world.
19:10Gorgeous.
19:11She presents this greater idea of womanhood and empowerment that everyone can relate to.
19:18That's Helen and her fiancé.
19:20That's so cute.
19:21So we're throwing her a surprise celebration, but it's also turned into a surprise engagement
19:24party.
19:25Oh, my gosh.
19:26So it all goes into it.
19:27That is amazing.
19:28What a legend.
19:29Yeah.
19:30Truly.
19:31Well, they deserve this party, this surprise.
19:33Yes.
19:34We're so happy you're part of it.
19:36Beautiful.
19:39Gorgeous.
19:40Thank you for coming.
19:42So nice meeting you.
19:44All right.
19:45Back to work.
19:46Back to training.
19:47I feel really honored to be part of this special photo shoot for Helen because she has just
19:53been such a special part of my life.
19:55And to be able to make her feel as seen as she's made me feel throughout these past years
20:00is going to be amazing.
20:01I know it's something that she's going to cherish forever.
20:04I didn't even think it would become a career until like my junior year of high school.
20:08Then I was like, wow, you can really get paid to do these things and it's something that I enjoy.
20:11So I decided that I wanted to continue it and like freelance as a photographer, which is what I'm doing now.
20:17But yeah.
20:18That's really neat.
20:19So the CEO program has helped pave the way for what you want to do professionally, would you say?
20:23Yeah, exactly.
20:24I think it just made it feel possible and feel real to be in those spaces.
20:29Yeah.
20:30And has Helen really been a mentor for you?
20:32Yes, of course.
20:33There's just a lot of self-doubt when entering these spaces.
20:36Sure.
20:37It can be very intimidating.
20:38But Helen's always reminding me that that's not true.
20:41And that as long as I'm confident in myself, other people will be able to see that.
20:44Yeah.
20:45And so it's just been really amazing.
20:47She's always there for me.
20:48And I'm happy that because Helen has been there in so many moments to celebrate me that I'm able to celebrate her as well.
20:54Because she gives so much that she's so deserving of all the love that she puts out there as well.
20:59That's so beautiful.
21:00And we are going to celebrate her in a big way.
21:02But I'm a little worried because we're supposed to do it tomorrow.
21:04Oh, I know.
21:05I know.
21:06I know.
21:07The weather is calling for possible rain.
21:08Yeah.
21:09And I just see those clouds in the distance, how dark they are.
21:11Yeah.
21:12And our party's supposed to be outside.
21:13Helen clearly deserves this celebration.
21:16And Etsli is just one example of Lost Photo's project impacting lives in a positive way.
21:21I just hope the weather plays ball.
21:35Hi, Lacey.
21:36Hey.
21:37Hi.
21:38How's your day been?
21:39It's been great.
21:40Javi called me this morning that Helen's dad is going to be flying in from Kansas to surprise her at the celebration.
21:45Nice.
21:46That's amazing.
21:47Isn't that great?
21:48Yes.
21:49I think it's been a while since they've seen each other, so this is going to be really meaningful.
21:51Helen's going to love it.
21:52Yes.
21:53Lacey, we have some bad news.
21:55I just have to be honest.
21:57Everyone's scrambling right now because of the rain.
21:59I think we're going to have to push the party a day.
22:01Okay.
22:02I feel like I should call Javi, though, since Helen's dad is planning on flying in.
22:06I need to make sure that he can stay the additional day.
22:09So just before we pull the trigger on that, can I call Javi first?
22:12Yes.
22:13Hello?
22:14Hi, Javi.
22:15It's Lacey.
22:16So I'm so sorry to bother you, but it looks like we have a little bit of a problem because
22:21it seems like it's going to be raining tomorrow.
22:24Do you think it would be okay to push the celebration by a day?
22:28Uh, yes.
22:29For me, that should work fine.
22:31Let me contact Helen's dad to make sure that we can still get him to come out here and surprise.
22:38So let me give you a call back in like a minute or two.
22:41That's okay.
22:42Thanks so much.
22:43So, I guess we wait.
22:44Yeah.
22:45These things are heavy.
22:46These are amazing.
22:47Oh!
22:48Oh!
22:49Oh!
22:50Oh!
22:51It's also not attached to me.
22:52Helen's father.
22:53Hi!
22:54And I know Helen's father.
22:55There you are!
22:56Waiting for Javi to call back is so stressful.
23:08I'll just be so sad if this doesn't work out.
23:10I feel like someone is raining on my parade.
23:13Oh!
23:14Here we go.
23:15Hi, Javi!
23:16I just talked to Helen's dad and he's going to be moving some things around so that he could
23:20make the event.
23:21That's perfect.
23:22Oh, I'm so relieved.
23:23Thank you, Javi, so much.
23:24We're going to go because now we have a lot to do, but I will see you at the celebration
23:28in a couple of days.
23:29Yes!
23:30Thanks again for your help, Javi.
23:31Bye!
23:32Done.
23:33Crisis averted.
23:34Yes!
23:35That was stressful.
23:36Okay.
23:37Oh my goodness.
23:38So, it's going to be a great celebration just one day later.
23:40Exactly.
23:42Thank you for being willing to pivot.
23:43No, it's great.
23:44Now we have one extra day to plan.
23:45Yes.
23:46Yeah.
23:47Better to do with all this time.
23:48Yes.
23:49Okay.
23:50Exactly.
23:51Hi.
23:52Hi.
23:53Hi.
23:54Fafiola.
23:55I'm Lisa.
23:56Nice to meet you.
23:57Nice to meet you.
23:58Marissa, we were just talking about you.
23:59Oh my gosh, yes.
24:00Lacey sent me over to help you all.
24:02I heard that you have a lot of decorations to make.
24:04In the nick of time.
24:05Yes.
24:06Yes.
24:07We need a lot of help.
24:08We're taking beach balls and we're turning them into hot air balloons.
24:09What would be great if you could do is help us start gluing the twine onto the bottom
24:25of the basket.
24:26You can see we did one down here.
24:27Okay.
24:28It's really easy but just time consuming.
24:30You just put like a line of hot glue and then wrap it around.
24:33Wrap it around.
24:34I mean, simple but it takes a while.
24:36Okay.
24:37So that's amazing.
24:38I'll get right to it.
24:39Awesome.
24:40So tell us more about Helen.
24:41How long have you known her for?
24:42We've been working closely together for almost three years now.
24:45I think Helen's an amazing person inside and out and she always gives back to our community
24:50and she just invokes love all the time.
24:52And so I think she's someone that deserves to be celebrated because she's someone I can
24:56go to when I need support on anything business related but also just personally related.
25:01So I think she's a great person and a great friend.
25:04So how did you end up finding Las Fotos?
25:07So I was in middle school and I found them.
25:09Spaces like Las Fotos Project matter because we provide the use of our studio, the equipment,
25:14the training, all for free.
25:16And in an era where arts in schools is being cut, programs like this matter because it gives
25:23students endless possibility.
25:25And most importantly, they have an innate belief that they can achieve anything.
25:30We were thinking at the party, we would really like to bring photography in as maybe an activity somehow.
25:37Oh, yes.
25:38Don't tell anyone else.
25:39But what we were thinking would be a really fun moment would be to do a giant hot air balloon
25:43where the guests stand in the hot air balloon.
25:46Right.
25:47And then we'd give everyone a Polaroid and you could take a picture.
25:50That'd be amazing.
25:51I think we're going to need a lot of Polaroid though because I know we're going to be clicking away.
26:08This is a really good way to bring the color into the party.
26:11All these natural tones are perfect for the vintage voyage theme.
26:15Good morning.
26:16Oh gosh.
26:17Hi.
26:18Hi.
26:19I'm ready.
26:20Let's go.
26:21Six pounds of luggage.
26:22It's crazy.
26:23I got 17 more suitcases to drag over here.
26:25But they're so good.
26:26I love them.
26:27Aren't they great?
26:28Right on theme.
26:29Yeah.
26:30So fun.
26:31Helen and Javi have traveled the world together, so it only makes sense that we would do a travel
26:35themed engagement party for them.
26:36Since we're doing a vintage theme, we'll do a muted color palette.
26:39And since it's travel, we'll definitely incorporate blues and greens for land and sea.
26:43Because it rained last night, I'm noticing the floors are really slippery.
26:46Yeah.
26:47So we're waiting for the sun to come out.
26:48I really do think that that will dry it up.
26:50These things happen.
26:51You got to just roll with the punches, right?
26:52That's right.
26:53Yeah.
26:54The slippery floors aren't ideal, but it's definitely better than a torrential downpour.
26:58So fingers crossed for that sunshine to come out before the guests arrive.
27:01These are so cute.
27:02I think she'll love these.
27:03Hi, Raquel.
27:04Hello, ladies.
27:05These balloons are amazing.
27:06Oh, you love them?
27:07These are spectacular.
27:08You outdid yourself.
27:09Here, let me help you.
27:10Raquel, no wonder your arms look great.
27:11These things are heavy.
27:12Does it need to go all the way over there?
27:13So that one's going to stay here.
27:14Oh, thank goodness.
27:15Yeah.
27:16Yes, that is so cute.
27:17I love it.
27:18These are rolling around the entire place.
27:19And you're finding them.
27:24I feel like we can try the way to start right now.
27:28Yeah.
27:29This is like a balloon, you can turn it around.
27:32That one's going to go all the way over there.
27:33So that one's going to get here.
27:35Oh, thank goodness.
27:36Yeah.
27:37Yes.
27:38That is so cute.
27:39I love it.
27:40These are rolling around the entire place.
27:46Thank you for finding them.
27:48I feel like we changed this party because of the weather,
27:50and the weather is still not being our friend.
27:51Because I think that, like, otherwise,
27:53we're going to keep moving around.
27:54Oh, my gosh.
27:54OK.
27:55So much wind.
27:56All right.
27:56OK.
27:57Thank you, Raquel.
27:59These are absolutely amazing.
28:01These are just beach balls that we wrapped with fabric,
28:04by the way.
28:04Hey, oh, whoop!
28:06It's also not attached.
28:07So sorry.
28:12It's about one hour, guys.
28:16Hi, how are you?
28:19Hello.
28:20Great.
28:21So nice and happy celebration day.
28:23I know.
28:23So exciting.
28:24Do you want to help me with this?
28:25Yeah, of course.
28:26Definitely.
28:27These are such amazing photos.
28:29I know.
28:30So romantic.
28:31This is, like, so perfect for an engagement party.
28:33Right?
28:34I'm so happy that we changed the date.
28:36It was raining.
28:37Pouring rain yesterday.
28:39Oh, that's beautiful.
28:41Let's definitely use this one.
28:42They did a great job taking these pictures.
28:45What do you think?
28:45Like that?
28:46Yeah, that's perfect.
28:47All right, how about right here?
28:49It's great.
28:50All right, let's go back to the rooftop.
28:55Phenomenal.
28:56You're both so good.
28:57Higher time for us.
28:58We're higher?
28:58Okay, amazing.
28:59We only have 30 minutes left,
29:00so we should divide and conquer.
29:04So the weather seems to be cooperating,
29:06and the setup has really come together.
29:09It's time for me to do a quick change
29:10and get ready to meet our guest.
29:13Chef is here, guys.
29:16Oh, it looks so good.
29:20The food is amazing.
29:21The chef knocked it out of the park on this one,
29:24and we have the most amazing engagement cake
29:26that looks like a suitcase to celebrate Helen
29:28and Javi's engagement.
29:30I'm tempted to dig in already.
29:31The party can't start soon enough.
29:33All right, let's go greet the guests.
29:35So exciting.
29:35Get the party started.
29:37This is our story.
29:39Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
29:43This is our story.
29:46Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
29:48Open up your eyes and see.
29:52This is our story.
29:55Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
29:59Oh, oh, oh, oh.
30:02Oh, oh, oh, oh.
30:06Hi, come in.
30:07Come on.
30:07Hi.
30:08This is Sugo and Helen's father.
30:10Hi, sir.
30:11So nice to meet you.
30:13Hi, sir.
30:13Nice to meet you.
30:15Hello.
30:16Thanks for being here.
30:17That looks so good.
30:19Hi, how are you?
30:20So nice to meet you.
30:23Helen is downstairs.
30:24Everyone can come in close.
30:28This is our story.
30:31Oh, oh, oh, oh.
30:33Open up your eyes and see.
30:37This is our story.
30:41My goodness, that was just about the sweetest thing
30:44I've ever heard in my whole life.
30:47I hate to break up this perfect moment,
30:48but we have one more surprise.
30:49One more surprise.
30:59Surprise!
31:00Oh my god.
31:03I just got to go see her.
31:05Oh my god.
31:05I just got to go see her, so I'm going to show her.
31:10I just got to go see her.
31:12I just got to go see her around.
31:13I'm going to show her.
31:15I'm going to show you, too, and I will be like you.
31:27Hi, Kelly.
31:28Hi, I'm A. I'm A.
31:29I know you're probably a little overwhelmed and confused, but you're not here for an interview.
31:46I know the signs say interview, but you're here because we are celebrating you today.
31:51This is a television show called Celebrations, and we celebrate people who are heroes in their
31:56communities and who are making a difference. And we heard all about the incredible work you do with
32:00Lost Photos Project, and we're here to say thank you and acknowledge you and to celebrate all the
32:06good that you're putting in the world. Thank you, but I also feel like it's not just me, it's like
32:11this whole team. I'm seeing like everyone on the team here and like, oh. Helen, we're taking this
32:18time today because yes, we all work towards the same mission, but you do so much. You have impacted
32:24every single person here and so many more that couldn't make it today. We need to take this time
32:29to celebrate you, not just for everything that you've done, but as you move into this phase of
32:34engagement and just taking time to really pause and celebrate you, and we love you.
32:45Hi, how are you? That was a really good lie.
32:48It's hard lying to you, obviously. Are you starting to get really suspicious of everyone?
32:59There's one more surprise. You can do the honors. We have someone in the guest here for you.
33:18My parents moved out of L.A., so I don't get to see them very often, and just to see my dad come
33:28out. It was just, I think, overwhelming. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. They told me not to cry, okay?
33:41We all cry a lot around here. I'm not too good at that. What I want to say is that
33:47when I hurt her heart for the first time, she was not even born yet, and I fall in love with her.
33:57I couldn't be proud of her because she's doing what she loves the most, right, to help other people.
34:06Seeing her, you know, grow, you know, and becoming the woman that she is right now. I couldn't be more
34:13proud of Helen, you know, because she's a kind person. She cares for people, you know, and she's
34:21beautiful inside out. We are so happy for her, you know, and for Javier. So, love you, my baby.
34:28My goodness. That was just about the sweetest thing I've ever heard in my whole life.
34:41But also, we heard about your beautiful love story and that you didn't have an engagement party.
34:46So, welcome to your vintage voyage engagement party. Thank you so much.
34:54I was like, you're definitely going to kill him, especially when you see that your dad's here,
35:17and you're going to kill Javi for sure.
35:18Yeah.
35:24This is our moment to shine. So, throw your hands in the sky and we'll set the world alight.
35:31It's the perfect time to be alive.
35:37I hope you love everything, my love. Amen.
35:40I love that you printed my favorite photo of us.
35:42Oh, yeah. Like, that's our most like us photo, and I think that's the one that everyone, like, is enjoying.
35:48I didn't think we'd have an engagement party, actually. Yeah, see.
35:52I barely even want to do a wedding ceremony because I hate the attention.
35:56She does not like to put the spotlight on herself.
36:00Um, but again, as her partner, I feel like it should be shined on her.
36:04All right, everyone, if you'll gather around over here, please.
36:14So, we have a couple of fun surprises planned.
36:16Okay.
36:17You do so much for this organization.
36:20We wanted to take the time to celebrate your relationship and this new chapter that you've entered together.
36:25So, we have a special surprise for you. Just give me one second, please.
36:28Okay. We made you this gift, and we hope you enjoy it.
36:34Okay.
36:35Okay.
36:37Oh, it's like a photo book. All the photographers are here.
36:42Oh, so beautiful. My favorite photo of us.
36:46Okay.
36:48We've come together, diamond friends around.
36:52Oh, look at that.
36:54Can you put this together? It's so cute.
36:57It's so cute.
36:59When I see her face, that she loves the book, and I feel like it ended up being the perfect gift.
37:04It was really nice to tie her two loves, Angel City and Javi, into one special moment.
37:09Well, we have one more surprise, but I feel like we also need to cut into this beautiful cake.
37:14Is that okay if we cut the cake really quickly?
37:16All right.
37:18Here we go. Would you like the happy couple to do the honors, I feel like?
37:21We'll do it together.
37:22Okay. Ready?
37:22Aw, yay!
37:33Wow, it's so beautiful.
37:35I'll be reaching, I'll be reaching now.
37:39Yay!
37:41I hate to break up this perfect moment, but we have one more surprise.
37:56If you'll join me over here.
37:58Of course.
38:02And now for our final surprise.
38:04For all the incredible work that you and everyone at Lost Photos Project does,
38:08we wanted to help support those efforts.
38:10So on behalf of Hallmark Channel, I am so proud to present this $10,000 check.
38:15Woo!
38:16Awesome!
38:20There you go.
38:21It's going to get to yours.
38:22Yay!
38:29Las Photos Project is a very special place.
38:31Thank you!
38:32Thank you!
38:33You're welcome!
38:34It's really great.
38:36When you meet our students, when you talk to them, you realize the power that a camera in their hands can have.
38:41It's big money, y'all. Like, it's big.
38:43Through mentorship, they see possibilities for themselves.
38:47They go from, like, shy and insecure to confident and courageous.
38:51No, but we really do need new cameras.
38:53Lucia and I were just talking about it, so, yeah.
38:57So maybe this will help.
38:58Yeah, it's been a hard year.
39:00We had a burglar in our space last year.
39:02I'm so sorry.
39:02Um, you know, losing equipment that we use for our programs is, like, very devastating.
39:07So this will definitely help as we rebuild.
39:10So I'm really excited that we have this resource and can continue to bring back to our youth.
39:14That's wonderful.
39:15Thank you!
39:16Thank you!
39:17You're so welcome.
39:31Hey, Helen!
39:32Hi, Lacey. How are you?
39:34I'm doing great. How are you? It's so nice to see you again.
39:37It's nice to see you, too. I'm good.
39:38Oh my goodness. Just thinking back to the celebration, what a joyful day that was.
39:44Were you really surprised?
39:45Yeah, I was and I wasn't. I mean, Javi's not that great of a liar.
39:50Um, so I thought something was up, but I did not imagine it was going to be a celebration for, for me.
40:00Aw! What is your most memorable moment from the celebration?
40:04Oh, definitely when you'll surprise me by having my dad there.
40:09Oh, I know.
40:10That was so special.
40:11And I think what made it more special is that I actually took him to Las Jotos Project for the first time.
40:16My parents have never...
40:17Really?
40:17Yeah. Every time my dad has come to LA the last seven years, we've never been able to make it happen.
40:24That was definitely the most special moment for me, just attending the celebration, was seeing you and your dad hug.
40:29That was really beautiful.
40:31And how has the donation been useful?
40:34The donation came at just a really important time. You know, Las Jotos Project had our burglary last year, so we're still rebuilding. And so we were able to buy additional cameras. And I'm just really grateful for the support that we got from you and the celebrations team.
40:52And how is wedding planning going?
40:57Um, it's going.
40:58Yeah.
40:59I mean, I'm not going to lie, I feel like the engagement party was so beautiful that I'm like, do I even need a wedding now? Like, it was so great.
41:08We should have just gotten you married right then and there. What a missed opportunity.
41:12Uh, I think that would have overwhelmed hobby.
41:15Yeah. Well, I just wish you all the best. You're just such an inspiration and just an incredible human being. And I'm so glad that we were able to celebrate you and to bring awareness to Las Fotos Projects.
41:27Thank you, Lacey. I appreciate it.
41:45Thank you, Lacey.
41:59Thank you, Lacey.
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