Family Days takes place in the middle of a minor madhouse in the upper midwest. It is an autobiographical project based on family, fatherhood, and young sons. The photographs describe the fatigue and tension that develop when the arrival of my third son upsets an already fragile domestic peace. Constant activity, endless jockeying for attention, and a rising testosterone level spin us closer to the edge of physical and psychological exhaustion. Set in common centers of family life: the kitchen, living room, backyard, and bedroom- these photographs reflect the craziness in our lives as the house is taken over by three boys.
Todd Deutsch
2005