This past weekend my entire family got together for Easter. Since there are 9 siblings on my mother’s side, it is very rare that we all agree to come together as a family for one day. As I sat back and observed the actions of my family, I realized that they would all be great subjects to shoot.
Like the typical Latinos my family is very animated. Speaking with our hands and sometimes our whole bodies (depending on the subject and/or story), is our specialty. Even though this missed opportunity is not one that won't come again, this Easter was particularly intriguing.
Due to the rainy weather, my entire family of about 35 people of a combination of men, women and children, had to stand and sit under my porch. Being this close to each other gave the day a very intimate vibe. Since I was sitting in the middle, I became absorbed by this intense dialect in every direction that I could turn. Being that this is a moment that rarely happens, I don’t think that I would turn this missed opportunity into a project. What this has taught me is to always have a camera on me when I know my family is getting together.
While your family may not always be able to get everyone together at the same time, even smaller occasions can make for wonderful photographic opportunities...family dynamics are fascinating!
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