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HER2 by Anna and Jordan Rathkopf

Posted on January 29, 2025 - By Daylight Books
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HER2 by Anna and Jordan Rathkopf
HER2 by Anna and Jordan Rathkopf

The Diagnosed, The Caregiver, and Their Son


Unable to find imagery that was relatable and authentic about a young family navigating cancer, photographers Anna and Jordan Rathkopf turned the camera on each other and themselves after Anna's diagnosis at the age of 37 with an aggressive form of breast cancer. HER2 is an ongoing visual conversation told through the utterly unique dual perspective of the experience as a husband- and-wife team, showing both the ways in which there is a deep bond in shared survival while also highlighting their parallel, isolated traumas amidst layers of grief and joy.

The Rathkopfs' project includes intimate photographs taken at home, in hospital settings, and with their son, providing a raw look at how a chronic serious diagnosis impacts every aspect of life - relationships, parenting, marriage, work and childhood. These images offer a fuller picture of the emotional and daily realities of illness, from the perspective of the diagnosed, the caregiver and the child, inviting viewers to witness and understand the complexity of survivorship, vulnerability, and resilience.


Anna and Jordan Rathkopf

© Anna and Jordan Rathkopf



Anna and Jordan Rathkopf

© Anna and Jordan Rathkopf



Anna and Jordan Rathkopf

© Anna and Jordan Rathkopf


Anna and Jordan Rathkopf
Anna and Jordan Rathkopf, are an award-winning multicultural photography and video duo known for their focus on themes such as empathy, health, community, and identity. Their lenses often focus on the world of health, capturing the perspectives of both the diagnosed and caregivers, inspired by their own lived experiences. Their mission is to ignite real connections, inviting viewers to delve into universal themes portrayed with deep intimacy and unwavering authenticity. The Rathkopfs have been recognized for their work as cancer advocates, including recognition from the International Photographic Council at The United Nations for 2024 Photographic Achievement.
www.rathkopf.com
@rathkopfphotography


Anna and Jordan Rathkopf

© Anna and Jordan Rathkopf



Anna and Jordan Rathkopf

© Anna and Jordan Rathkopf



Anna and Jordan Rathkopf

© Anna and Jordan Rathkopf


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