#OHAH Photo Series - Chapter 1: The Lockdown Begins

CHAPTER 1

The Lockdown Begins

March 15 - April 19

In early March, the first COVID-19 case is reported in Virginia. Governor Northam declares a state of emergency and extensive closures of schools and businesses begin. As we witness the number of cases exponentially increase each week, the dangers of the virus become evident. Face masks and social distancing become the norm and residents are urged to stay at home as much as possible.

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#OnHoldAtHome with the Scalin Family
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#OnHoldAtHome with the Scalin Family
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“I think we can truly grow as a society from this experience.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Betty
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#OnHoldAtHome with Betty
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“I love my job and helping people. I think I’m right where I’m supposed to be right now.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Chuck & Mim
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#OnHoldAtHome with Chuck & Mim
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“I hope we learn to live with less. Be kinder with ourselves and others.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Caroline & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Caroline & family
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“I hope people will have a new appreciation for their freedoms and cherish them.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Lourdes & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Lourdes & family
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“Sometimes we need to experience darkness to appreciate the light.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Meaghan & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Meaghan & family
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‘This time together is definitely bringing us closer together as a family.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with the Neville Family
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#OnHoldAtHome with the Neville Family
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“We’re finding solace in places and things we had not realized we were missing.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Caleigh & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Caleigh & family
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“We’re all having to dig deep and get through this as a whole.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Roberta & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Roberta & family
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“Communities are coming together. Relationships are more meaningful.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Rebecca & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Rebecca & family
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“We have made stronger connections to our neighbors.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Emily & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Emily & family
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“The next time a scientist tells us to wake up, I hope we listen to her.”

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#OnHoldAtHome with Melissa & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Melissa & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Sada & family
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#OnHoldAtHome with Sada & family
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“The one upside to quarantine is getting to spend a lot more time together.”

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Portrait PhotographyTania Fernandez