Woman's Work::Nicole Dypolt

"I had the honor to photograph my work family at RGH ER during COVID 2020 and photographed over 170 families at their home during lockdown. I wanted those photos to help them reflect back in time to show them how they moved through it all. As, all I saw was laughter, love and joy on everyone's faces during such unprecedented times. I wanted to show the world the beauty that I see, seeing them truthfully, & beautifully. Make them feel that joy for what they are and who they are. Sadly, shortly after, I was greatly disrupted as we most have. For 2020 is a year I don't want to repeat. I tragically, lost my Dad during COVID and as an ER nurse I wasn't allowed to be there with him. That someone you love can just not be there the next day. Made me realize that life is beautiful, even on dark days. I appreciate the beauty of today a little more. Photographs are so important. A portrait is forever. It's a legacy. It's for you and all the people you love and I find it (photographing) healing, transformative work. I decided to do a personal project each year. I photographed the Veterans at Legion #285 in 2021." ~ Nicole Dypolt