Andrea Rhea her two sons, Simon & Oscar.
This project focuses on two CNY women and their families. Rachel Francisco, her husband Mike, and their four girls. As well as Andrea Rhea and her two sons.
These images seek to document what life looked like for these mothers who were raising children, facilitating online learning, working full time — all during a pandemic.
Brenna Francisco (16) applies makeup before a dress rehearsal for her school's musical. Her younger sister, Lily Francisco (14) mocks her. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Rachel Francisco tells her eldest daughter to get ready so they can leave for one of her daughter's track meets. Syracuse, NY.
From left to right, Emma (5), Olivia (11), and Lily (14) Francisco make Easter cookies in the shape of bunny butts: a family tradition. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Oscar Rhea (8 mo.) screams as his mom, Andrea Rhea, tries to concentrate on her work, which she does remotely due to the pandemic. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Simon Rhea (3), watches the children's show "Octonauts" as Andrea Rhea nurses her youngest, Oscar Rhea. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Andrea Rhea holds her youngest, Oscar Rhea, as she talks to her husband on the phone. Her husband was supposed to come home early but got stuck at work, leaving her alone with the kids for the evening. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Andrea Rhea embraces her son Simon Rhea in a rare moment when the two are alone. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Simon Rhea sits on their dog's bed quietly playing with his action figures. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Rachel Francisco does her daughter Brenna Francisco's hair in preparation for her dress rehearsal. Rachel also volunteers to do the hair for the other cast members of the musical. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Brenna Francisco sits at her desk in her Zoom Spanish class. She's been online the whole year so far, but she's hoping that later in the spring they'll switch back to in-person learning. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Rachel and her four girls from left to right, Brenna, Lily, Emma, and Olivia, smile for a photo at their annual Easter egg hunt at a friend's house. Rachel made them all Easter shirts with various designs on them for the occasion. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Andrea Rhea holds her youngest, Oscar Rhea, and tries to speak with her business partner on Facetime. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Andrea Rhea stands in her bedroom doorway telling me about the day she found out her brother had passed away, only a couple of months prior. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Rachel Francisco begins her day at 5:30 a.m. with a walk around the neighborhood with her dogs, Macy and Kay. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Rachel Francisco addresses her youngest girl scout troop, at their first in-person meeting since March 2020. Francisco serves as the troop leader for three girl scout troops — and all four of her daughters are girl scouts. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Rachel Francisco passes out hand sanitizer to the troop before they do their closing ceremony which includes holding hands. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Olivia and Emma Francisco ride their bikes as the family goes for an evening walk around their neighborhood. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Emma Francisco cries into her mother, Rachel Francisco's, arms after getting hurt while playing outside with her sisters and cousins. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
Brenna Francisco applies makeup before a dress rehearsal for her school's musical. Her younger sister, Lily Francisco, makes silly faces at her in the mirror; and they're already late for rehearsal. Syracuse, NY — Spring 2021.
A huge thank you to Rachel Francisco and Andrea Rhea and their families for letting me follow them around with a camera!