Year One
Your Story, Their Story, Our Story
A Moment in Time
The first spring and summer, I photographed 90 families across Boise and the surrounding area. Each portrait was created in black and white, reflecting the stark uncertainty of those early months while highlighting resilience, intimacy, and connection. Alongside their portraits, many participants shared written reflections—small glimpses of what daily life felt like when schools closed, businesses shuttered, and our circles suddenly grew smaller.
“My grandma, who lives in a nursing home in Connecticut, was confirmed positive with Covid-19. She is in her early 90’s and has very progressive Alzheimer’s. When my family first received the news, it felt as if we were already grieving and preparing for her death.”
- Devon Harris
“We are very worried about the situation in Africa. The virus has barely started there but everything is already on lock down and people are suffering terribly. And it might get so much worse.
Our daughter is still in Africa with her young child, who has been sick and we are very worried and concerned if they can get the medical attention they need for the little girl. Even before the virus medical attention was difficult to get.
I am also so worried about my son, he is a refugee like us, he lost his job two weeks before the virus started. He lives in Boston. He is stuck in his home now, with no family, and without a job. He has problems with his taxes too and no one to assist him with the situation. I am very concerned for him and it's hard since we are so far away and can't help him.”
- Cecile Betoubam
“A roommate and I both turned 21 during this. We now have plenty of alcohol to survive the rest of the semester. So, besides keeping steady with class, maintaining sobriety has been pretty difficult. Overall, I don't think that's so bad considering.”
- Sean
