The Generations Project

Clients who took part in the Generations Project have been featured in our marketing, shared through photography competitions, and displayed on our studio walls. Family relationships between generations remind us that there is common ground to be found between all of us, regardless of age.

This project began in early 2020. It was the start of a new decade, and many of us were keenly aware of the passage of time. My kids were in high school at the time, and the difference in perspective between our generations was palpable. Rebellion surrounded me, so I needed to showcase the loving connection that’s possible (and even crucial) between people of different generations.

Soon, the Covid-19 pandemic paused our efforts to bring extended families together. But when the worst had passed, we brought the project back. After the impacts of a global pandemic, honoring and cherishing family connections was more important than ever! The experience reminded us that it’s never too soon, or too late, to create portraits that speak to your legacy. Who knows what the future holds?

Black and white photo of four women standing close and smiling, with an elderly woman in the center and three younger women around her, all dressed in black, holding hands.
A black-and-white portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair smiling, with a young boy in a suit leaning his head on her shoulder.
Black and white photo of four people sitting on a modern chair against a plain background. The man in the middle is smiling, while the woman beside him and the woman on the right look serious. The young man on the left is looking at his phone.
A woman holding a young boy, both smiling and looking at each other, in a black and white portrait.
Black and white photo of an elderly man and woman, and a younger woman, smiling and holding hands against a dark background.
A black and white photo of two women and two young boys smiling and hugging each other against a plain background.
A woman holding a young boy close, with the boy touching his nose with his thumb. The photo is in black and white.
Black and white photo of an elderly man hugging two young boys, all smiling and showing happiness.
A black and white photo of a man holding a young boy with both looking at each other affectionately.
An elderly man holding a young boy in a studio setting with a plain background, both smiling and looking at each other.
Two women smiling at each other, one with shoulder-length hair and the other with short hair, sitting closely against a black background.
Woman and young boy laughing and hugging each other, black and white photo.

The Purpose

Our Generations Portrait Project aimed to bring families together and provide important examples of loving connection. Emotional portraits allow people to empathize and understand each other better.

Exhibition wall titled "GENERATIONS" featuring black and white family photos, with a welcoming sign and a beige chair nearby.

Why black and white?

Black and white highlights the sentiment in a portrait. Stories live within the boundaries of their emotional essence when you eliminate color. The tones of gray, black and white enhance the importance of expressions, posing, and lighting, while fashion and style choices recede. Black and white transforms an ordinary moment into a striking piece of art.

Living room with a gray sofa, white walls with decorative molding, framed black-and-white family photograph, window with white and dark curtains, floor lamp, wall sconces, potted plant, small white coffee table with vases, and decorative vases on the floor.