About Barbara Puchta

The only clear memories I have of my childhood are found in photographs. The rest are at best faded and blurred, and at worst gone forever. I grew up in Germany as an only child and now have three children of my own.

I have been fascinated by photography from the moment I first watched a Polaroid develop like magic before my eyes.

I photograph family relationships and the impact of early experiences on our lives.

Whenever I need my space, I retreat behind my camera.

I still collect old pictures of my family and of strangers and imagine the lives of those depicted.