Roberta Margolis
Sheldon and Me
My husband Sheldon and I have been together for 35 years. We met when we were in our mid 40's - two middle-aged people. Since we were the most available subjects, I started to photograph our lives together.
One of these photographs is the first in this series. When I began I had no thought that the work would be part of a series.
This year again I am taking pictures of our life.....in our late 70's. Between then and now I have made urban landscape my subject. Using that as a way to look at how people in a city affect the spaces. For me, it's always about people and their touch.
Recently with a camera that makes instant photos the work became more spontaneous, close-up and personal. In the same way I began years ago, the subject was Sheldon and me; how we are now and how we have changed over the decades.
By being my subject, Sheldon collaborates with me and trusts me. I am grateful.