Honouring World War II Veterans

The project, called Reflections: Honouring our World War II Veterans, will provide a pictorial record of returned servicemen and women living in Australia for the Australian War Memorial archives. It is run by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP).

Professional photographers across the country, accredited by the AIPP, are donating their time and talent in a unique community project.

Any profit from the resale of photographs will be donated to Legacy and the RSL Foundation.

"The AIPP wanted to honour veterans, whether from Australia or elsewhere, as living tributes to a time of heroism and nationalistic pride, by capturing and publishing their portraits in print," AIPP accredited photographer, Mark Kelly said.

"Letters and printed photographs meant absolutely everything to them back then, telling the story of their lives in their youth. It's only fitting to contrast this with their senior years in the same way, in a timeless gift to them, their families and the nation."

"In this digital age when images can be lost in an instant, photographers know it's the power of quality photographic prints that will live on, capturing a person, a moment in time and preserving it forever," Mr Kelly said.

Each veteran who participates will receive a complimentary Kodak printed portrait in a presentation folder to commemorate their service given some 75 years ago.

Anyone who served in World War II is encouraged to register for their free portrait at www.aippveterans.com or call AIPP on (03) 9888 4111.