Postpartum Depression

April 03, 2015 in in print, on assignment, people, reportage

There are some assignments that make me love my job. This one, about Postpartum Depression for the New York Times, was one of those. It was a project that really stayed with me, mostly because of my subject. Jeanne Marie Johnson was so open with me and the writer about something so incredibly personal and difficult. And I clearly wasn't the only one that she moved with her bravery, BuzzFeed listed it as one of their top 9 stories of the week, and the NYT Opinion Page for the NYT was hopping. One of those days when I feel like I may have made a tiny bit of difference in this great big world.

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Thumbs up. @christopheronstott @gradybritton

Bonus. Sometimes at photo shoot scout you get to eat someone’s birthday cake. #onassignment #industrialphotography

Bingo. #seaside

Just tickled pink to have been one of several women photographers to document the @womensmarch for the @nytimes. And also feel incredibly blessed to have my favorite feminist and partner in crime @christopheronstott join me to represent team @nashcophoto. Cuz behind ever strong women is a...well, you know.

Photographed in Eugene, OR for the @nytimes at the second annual @womensmarch. People in thousands of cities all over the world marched to stand up for women’s rights, racial equality, immigration, and human rights issues. #nytassignment

Photographed the #OSU Women’s Rugby Club in Eugene, OR at the second annual @womensmarch for the @nytimes. People in thousands of cities all over the world marched to stand up for women’s rights, racial equality, immigration, and human rights issues. #nytassignment

Photographed the delightful Cecelia Honey in Eugene, OR at the second annual @womensmarch for the @nytimes. People in thousands of cities all over the world marched to stand up for women’s rights, racial equality, immigration, and human rights issues. #nytassignment