It began at my sister's wedding, four years after my parents separated. It was the first time we had all been together since the separation. I watched the wedding photographer, who was oblivious to the tension, pose and position my family removing any trace of awkwardness. I worried that only his version would be remembered, and the raw uncomfortable emotions would be glossed over and then buried. In response, I began to photograph my family focusing on exchanges and expressions that would be edited out of most people's cameras. I continue this work any time my family gathers (namely holidays, weddings, and funerals). With these images I hope to create an alternative family album complete with heartache, disappointment, anger, sadness, support, and love.