Today I’m excited to share the second installment of Claudette Carracedo‘s The Mother-Daughter Project, which we’re featuring in the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day. If you missed the first installment last week, you can find it here. When Claudette started photographing these pairs, “the goal was to create an authentic image that speaks to the uniqueness of each mother-daughter relationship.” While she captured the women on film, she also listened to them describe their relationships to one another and recorded some of the most emotive words. 
From Claudette: When Kelly and Maisie came into the studio I was a taken aback by how closely Maisie resembled her mom in high school. I hadn’t seen Kelly in over 20 years. I knew Kelly’s youngest daughter, Indie, struggle with breathing as she was born with paralyzed vocal chords and has had a tracheostomy for 12 years. During the session it was clear to me Maisie has been an incredible source of strength for Kelly throughout the years.
From Claudette: Bianca, my sister-in-law, and Elizabeth are family. They connect on a daily basis over the phone, however, the project appeared to have given them a reason to connect on an even deeper level, which was an honor to witness. I felt we all walked away with a few ‘aha’ moments that day.
The subjects in Claudette’s photos include mothers and daughters who are current clients and collaborators; friends and family (among them, her own mother); and even classmates she hasn’t seen in over 20 years. I hope you’ll check back every Thursday between now and Mother’s Day for new installments highlighting The Mother-Daughter Project.