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20 Images Of 2020
Documenting the Pandemic

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Taken April 17, 2020- not the toilet paper section of the store, but the pasta shelves.

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Teddy bears appear in windows and all kinds of different places. Children and adults can go around spotting them as something to do during the pandemic.

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My socially distanced neighbors are doing what they can do during this time, getting outside for a walk.
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The computer is essential for spending time with family and friends in April.

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Masks are essential and can be a fashion accessory or make a statement.
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Sharon PD does their part in helping kids cope by offering bicycle safety programs.
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Bar Mitzvahs and other family celebrations are very small and like this one, are held outdoors with most guests attending via Zoom.
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Haircuts are not available until later in the year. Everyone gets a little shaggy or they learn how to do it themselves.
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My church, Hope Church, moves its services outside to a member's home, when we are able to meet in person again.
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We move back inside in the fall but also stream online. Attendance is sparse in person.
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Restaurants have to adapt and many are open only for takeout and delivery. Sadly, many close down completely.
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Sharon High School's graduation is very different. Cars line up at the train station in a "car parade" to drive to the high school to graduate one at a time and drive on.
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Marlene Chused retires as town clerk with another car parade wishing he well. No retirement party could be held.
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School is online and my son-in-law and grandson are guest speakers for an online  session with an elementary class.
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The train station is empty. On this evening, the train stopped and no one got on or off.
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This is my neighborhood after a fall wind storm.  We live very close to the train station. Normally with the high level of traffic coming to and from the train station, these leaves would have been blown aside, but they blanked the road all day until the wind started up again.
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Because the streets were so empty, it was easy for me to set up some long exposure shots in in May. Very few cars were out.
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There was no trick-or- treating, but there was a very imaginative and well done "trunk-or treat" event organized by the town Rec. Department. Families stayed in their cars and drove though the displays made by various groups or individuals They collected a bag of treats at the end.

I know you we are all still experiencing the pandemic, but I felt compelled to do this blog post to be able to look back at it in the future. Photography is so important for documenting life.

Vacation Creeper

5/20/2015

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Recently we went on our annual vacation to Outer Banks of North Carolina. My husband and I have been going for ten years now. We rent these gorgeous oceanfront homes with other families.  The houses are very large and many families comfortably fit in them. Sharing our vacation with family and friends has never been a disappointment. We have built so many wonderful memories together.


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The first year we went, it was my husband and our 3 kids, now all adults, my sister and 2 of her kids, 2 other  couples and their children. The next year we invited other families to join us.  The annual event has evolved with a core group of families that always goes; the Williams, and the Briggs and the Fords. Every year different families have joined us.  

Now I get to the vacation creeper part..............                                                      

This year Ron and Kathy's daughter, son-in-law and their two  children joined us for the week. It was so much fun watching these two adorable children. I could not help myself, I was constantly taking their pictures.
I had so much fun photographing these little ones. Mom gave me full permission. Not having little ones any more, I often am dying to take pictures of children I see out in public. Parents don't look very kindly on this. I look like a total creeper. 

As we were visiting one of the light houses in the area and I was again taking multiple photos of the Brigg's grandchildren, I got an idea. What if I started a service for families; take me along on your vacation and I'll take pictures of you family  so you don't have to. All you have to do is provide my accommodations. I get a vacation doing what I love to do and you get professional photos.  I can even pretend I don't know you. The service could be called Vacation Creeper. Any takers out there? .........Crickets!    I didn't think so.
Anyway, here are some more  of photos  that I was able to take because of this wonderful vacation creeping opportunity. (Thanks Sarah)
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These kids both love hats!
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Don't get between this girl and her ice cream!
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1 Comment
Kathy Briggs
5/21/2015 01:18:08 pm

These are great Anne Marie! If there is going to be a vacation creeper around, we were fortunate to have such a talented one. I still think it's a good idea. There are a lot of families that would love professional vacation pictures.

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    Ann-Marie Ford

    After 31 years of teaching, I have decided to retire and start a new chapter of my life as a photographer. It has been my passion for about 7 years now.

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