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Family Photos Around The World: Past And Present

2. Ukraine

  • “This photo is of my Dad from 50 years ago when he was just starting to explore photography. That long ago taking a photo was more of a science than art and required so much build up–getting the focus, shutter speed, lighting absolutely perfect. But it was a practice my father loved doing. He told me at school it made him very popular with all the girls, who would run to him if they found out he was taking a picture.â€

  • “Today, we still have that camera my father first started with. Looking at these two photos I realized his talent and traits have been passed down to me–now as the person who is usually photographing friends and family.â€

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