A close-up of black lace-up boots with embroidered roses, part of a documentary portrait session focused on personal storytelling

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THE BLOG

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“I’ve had so many chapters in my life; it’s so strange to look back on them because I don’t see how or if [music] would ever be a part of it. I was part of a duo, sometimes trio, touring musician group for ten years. Music was a huge part of my life—songwriting—it was huge. […]

“I grieve it sometimes… but there are also a lot of other things I love putting my energy into.” – Ani

Big Talk

Black and white portrait of a Big Talk participant mid-conversation during a story session
Close-up of a woman holding a blue ceramic mug during a Big Talk portrait session

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I’m excited to launch a dear-to-my-heart portrait and conversations project. I have always loved using photography as a way to tell stories, build community, and help people feel a sense of belonging and shared humanity. In collaboration with THRIVE, this project offers free 20-minute portrait and story sessions. During your session, we skip the small […]

Big Talk: A New Home for Community Conversations

Big Talk

I'm Rebecca, a documentary family photographer. Here you’ll find resources and reflections on documentary family photography, along with creative projects, and community stories. I tend to find the unpolished more beautiful than the perfect.

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