Having the opportunity to photograph a family at their home makes the portrait so much more personal than if the same family had their portrait taken in front of a generic background. Years from now, whenever they look at their portrait, it will trigger a flood of memories from that house- the wreath on the door, the family dog or the smell of gingerbread cookies for Christmas.
Recently I heard a quote from Eric Erickson: I am what survives of me. My goal is that the portraits I create will bring to mind fond memories of a special moment in the history of the families photographed.
Thank you, Rhoda, for the honor of photographing your family.
