I left work early on Friday to drive up to Essex Junction, VT for the Artists’ Reception of We Are Family at the Darkroom Gallery. I decided to apply to the show back in April because it was being juried by Chris Verene, a favorite photographer of mine. I enjoyed seeing what Verene chose to represent the theme of family and was honored to be chosen, when his own photographs of his family are so distinctive.

Me with my photo “The Reading Room” at the Darkroom Gallery

My favorite photos in the show were the ones that took everyday moments and combined them with a sort of surreal elegance.

“Bliss Boys 1” by Denise Trotier Johnson

“Cousins” by Tytia Habing

“Morning Boys” by Patricia de Ocio Dudley

If you find yourself in Vermont, you should definitely check out the show, up till the 23rd.