Bruce Dupre and Doris Svec are both recipients of Meals on Wheels, a program designed to provide nutrition to the home bound in Southeastern Connecticut. The program provides over 57,000 home-cooked meals for seniors along the Shoreline. One rainy day, about two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to interview a couple elders, volunteers and directors about the program for the hyper-local publication at which I work.
I took portraits of Bruce and Doris in their element during the project, mostly for myself. There’s something intriguing about old age; a history in a face full of wrinkles. A majority of my Italian-immigrated family is getting old. Things begin to change, bringing about the next generation of familial liveliness. Can’t really put my finger on what’s so fascinating – I think that’s because I’m not there yet and won’t be for some time.
Here is a media delight for your pleasure and one thing I get paid to do:
Wow, Jess. You can really be proud of this endeavor. It’s inspiring and warms my heart. Thank you.
a noble initiative to publicize that you do well, very interesting.
What a great pair of portraits. I love the light in both. Well captured.
Good photos! You could plan a whole series of meals-on-wheels portraits.
Beautiful realization, good work
93 thousand meals a year – gosh that is amazing. I agree with Daniel’s comment. Would make interesting viewing and a great project.
Excellent documentary. I found it to be very informative and touching at the same time.
What a beautiful piece Jess — you are so talented and will be such an asset to the paper and the community!
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments.
Good documentairy work!