SUMMARY
US-based photographer Melonie Bennett's new book, "Holy Cow!," presents a collection of black-and-white photographs taken over 20 years, from 1990 to 2011. The images capture the intimate and often unexpected moments of life within a Maine dairy farming family, depicting rituals, traditions, and everyday dramas. Bennett, who graduated with a BFA in photography, aims to showcase the unconventional nature of all families through these nostalgic and emotionally evocative frames. The monograph is available for preorder.
TAKEAWAYS
Melonie Bennett's "Holy Cow!" monograph features 20 years of black-and-white family photography.
The book captures the "emotional rollercoaster" of life for a Maine dairy farming family.
Images include candid scenes of rituals, traditions, and unexpected moments.
Bennett's work highlights the unconventional nature of family life.