How do you make a portrait of a child who isn't there?
Summary
A photographer has spent more than six years taking pictures of the bedrooms of children who died in school shootings across the United States. These photos aim to capture the personality and presence of the children, even though they are no longer there.Key Facts
- The project began in early 2018 after a phone call from Steve Hartman.
- The photographer visited many families nationwide to photograph the still-intact bedrooms of children killed in school shootings.
- The photos focus on small details in the rooms that show the child's personality, such as hair ties or school event tickets.
- The project is emotionally difficult for the photographer, who often felt nervous and sorrowful before visits.
- The photographer traveled alone to locations, starting with a room in Parkland, Florida.
- Families appeared grateful for the project and the attention to their lost children.
- The work documents a tragic social issue—children dying in school shootings—and preserves their memory through their personal spaces.
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