Vicki: “I was unaware that Dad had a medium format camera (the square format); these images introduce us to his story. I don’t think there was ever a device that allowed us to view these images, and I only have faint memories of ever seeing the modern 35mm images. It has been an emotional and joyful journey to discover Dad’s passion, which he perhaps downplayed and passed on to me. There are so many images to choose from, but my goal has been to find those hidden treasures and memories we have long forgotten and revisit those times for many years.

“The most wonderful finds for me were pictures that might seem meaningless to some, but for me, a tiny detail like the carpet, wallpaper, or a toy in the background brought back so many memories. Christmas trees decorated so badly seem so beautiful. A vase of flowers proudly placed outside on a table and photographed as a memory of achievement might seem insignificant, but I gasp in delight as I remember that beautiful table like a prized possession, forgotten but brought back to life by those living flowers placed upon it.