True beauty is more than skin deep. That's why a local photographer volunteers his time, to help people suffering from an illness. He wants to capture their inner beauty.

It's a new program called Project Shine, and this is its debut. Russell Tanoue's mission is to help lift the spirits of people who are fighting a chronic or debilitating disease.

Deborah Ardolf is having fun as a model for a day - a shining moment in what has been one of the worst years of her life. Ardolf was diagnosed with fibro myaglia a year ago, an uncurable auto immune disease.

She is the first client of Project Shine, a program Russell Tanoue started.

"To bring out their best and make them realize that although their body is battling the disease, to remember their spirit," says Tanoue.

Project Shine begins with an hour long makeover. Ardolf says her body often feels weak and tired, and it affects her mental clarity. Her life has changed.

"I lost my spirit with what I have. And it's recapturing that inner self, inner energy and happiness. The zest for life," says Ardolf.

She had to quit her job. She struggles to find the joy in life again.

"I love to bike, run, swim, hike in the mountains. And now I can just look at them and wish I was there."

Ardolf is excited about this shoot.

"I'm hoping I can take something with me, look at myself and say yes this is what I aspire to be agan."

She is amazed and grateful at the transformation.

"He took away the tired achy feeling I had in my face and made me look totally different."

Russell hopes to eventually expand the program to include at risk youth and even people with low self esteem. Russell likes to know he made a difference to somebody.

"Feeling her energy and being able to touch her spirit and bring it out through her face, that's the greatest thing for me," says Russell.

Soon the shoot will be over, but the moment is caught on film, and the memories will last a lifetime.

If you'd like more information about Project Shine, log on to www.russelltanoue.com