Rebecca Stenn and I met just after September 11th.
We were both volunteering downtown; I was a young photographer and she was heavy with her first son.
Our rapport was immediate, and we laughed easily over udon soup lunches. The casual idea to collaborate on one small, it'll-be-fun shoot was hers.
In 2002, I first photographed Rebecca, 8 months pregnant.
In 2003, I photographed Rebecca with Jonah, then 1.
In 2006, I photographed Rebecca (8 months pregnant with her second child) with Jonah, 4 years old.
In 2008, I photographed Rebecca with Elijah (1) and Jonah (6).
Plans for the continuation of this series I prefer to leave beautifully indistinct. For a decade, I've enjoyed Rebecca's trust and friendship, always elated by the fruits of our partnership, glad for it's company through the phases of my life. I look forward to meeting our future selves when we collaborate next.
This small gallery, here, now, feels like enough for the time being. So much in life begins with yes.
George Del Barrio, photographer.
“A Love Song” (excerpt) by William Carlos Williams
We were both volunteering downtown; I was a young photographer and she was heavy with her first son.
Our rapport was immediate, and we laughed easily over udon soup lunches. The casual idea to collaborate on one small, it'll-be-fun shoot was hers.
In 2002, I first photographed Rebecca, 8 months pregnant.
In 2003, I photographed Rebecca with Jonah, then 1.
In 2006, I photographed Rebecca (8 months pregnant with her second child) with Jonah, 4 years old.
In 2008, I photographed Rebecca with Elijah (1) and Jonah (6).
Plans for the continuation of this series I prefer to leave beautifully indistinct. For a decade, I've enjoyed Rebecca's trust and friendship, always elated by the fruits of our partnership, glad for it's company through the phases of my life. I look forward to meeting our future selves when we collaborate next.
This small gallery, here, now, feels like enough for the time being. So much in life begins with yes.
George Del Barrio, photographer.
“A Love Song” (excerpt) by William Carlos Williams