Jillian Abir MacMaster

In Kid Years | In Kid Years is an exploration of the balance between frivolous play and the emotional complexity of children. As I photographed my girlfriend’s kids and the kids from our neighborhood more and more, I was witness to the turbulences of playtime, and learned what was most important to them in those moments. Every scratch, scrape, and bruise was indicative of fun.

I never considered myself to be “good with kids,” but as I developed this series, the worry that came with this inexperienced communication dissipated. The camera became the language of choice, and soon enough, the kids from across the park would come knocking on our door asking to be photographed. jillianmacmaster.com