A collection of images captured by Jamie Harmon titled “Quarantine Memphis” _by Lori Patrick
I have been viewing “CBS Sunday Morning” for the past 20 years. This program is timely and an inspirational source for creatives and intellectuals. It is also a source of humanity for people that need a news story that gives them joy and a sense of peace.
featuring the work of photographer Jamie Harmon, whose photo series,
‘Quarantine Memphis,’ depicts Tennesseans in lockdown.”
So today, as I bring my first article back to Photo Communiqué after a much needed hiatus while I concentrated on family. Here, I am introducing a series in support of my favorite broadcast news magazine. This is very natural for me since they often feature photographers’ work as well as all other artist types. As I have come back into the realm of writing and creating stories for photographers I am met with COVID-19, the pandemic that seems to not escape anyone. We are left to bring in a new concentration, understanding and appreciation of our families more than ever. We are learning new skillsets and we idealize a next chapter for our businesses or even amateur perspectives.
We have seen plenty of pushback on the front porch photographer movement, much of it is due to the rules of social distancing and not staying home, especially for those seeking a profit during times when businesses are mostly grounded at the moment. In my mind I was searching for a different perspective as a journalist and as we all have witnessed, monumental images have come out of times of strife worry and concern. So, I was thinking, what if someone was capturing our times right at this very moment, our times of quarantine whether alone or with family… while considering the safest of practices?
Once again, CBS Sunday Morning has delivered. They showcased a photographer in Memphis, Tennessee with a different take on the porch portrait. As you view most of these poignant and sometimes amusing images, the view is on the inside of the home. Jamie Harmon is in the yard, or on a sidewalk, and shoots into the window as the family or individual stands gazing out to him. I find this work so very inspiring, refreshing and true to these moments that none of us will ever forget while some of us are unfortunately being deeply affected by in different ways. You can follow Jamie here to see more of this influential work. Amurica Photo on FB and Amurica World on IG.
So, let me interject that I send healing energy out to Photo Communiqué readers for safeness and peace.
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Take care,
Lori