The Vitality of Quartraits

"We were all these human beings going through this same thing with the same emotions, like, 'What's going to happen next?' We got to just be here and wait this out and see how this rolls. The stories in this book, you know, there's phenomenal stories that make you laugh, stories that make you cry. People experience death, loss, their jobs, parents, celebrating birthdays. It just goes on and on and you're going to see all those things in here and I think really relate to it." -  Innis Casey

Quartraits reveals a collaboration of photography and sensitive writing. Compiled by Innis Casey and Kimberley Lovato, the collection shares stories that provide the possibilities and positivity of human nature and nurture during our challenging time. 

Innis Casey began taking photographs as his own photography business waned during the pandemic. He hoped to brighten the day for others. He called his quarantine portraits "quartraits." 

Casey created the mix of photos and writing assisted by his sister, Kimberley Lovato, a travel journalist. The creative process developed a bonding experience for them.

"I had to keep that thing going inside of me. I had to do something and the cameras were right there. I could do it alone. I could do it safely on a long lens. Boom! And now this is what we got," Casey said.

The book contains photography of friends, neighbors, people who heard about it. Celebrities invited Casey to their homes: Eric McCormack, Brad Garrett, Danny Trejo, Emilio Rivera and Kate del Castillo.

For more information on the book, go to quartraits.com. Available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, its vitality will inspire your day.