Campaign ManagerPhotographs capture a moment in our lives that may sometimes be of joyful events or the saddest times.These four sisters decided to take pictures holding the same positions for the next 40 years. The pictures came out exceptionally captivating each time.
The First Picture
It all began way back in 1975 when Nicholas Nixon was visiting his wife´s family coming up with the idea of clicking a picture of all of them together. The sisters, from left to right, Heather, Mimi, BeBe, and Laurie have lined up and posed for him every year ever since. The man must be applauded for documenting the lives of the sisters.
A Second Try
Taken in Hartford, the sisters looked lovely getting rid of the boy-clothes to don more feminine apparel. The picture turned out to be absolutely fantastic! If only the sister on the right, Laurie, could have grown her hair a little more.
Posing Again
Taken in Cambridge, Massachusetts, all the sisters look comfortable in their jeans, each, however, refusing to offer a smile for the camera. Were they fighting behind the scene? Mimi can be seen wearing a turtleneck which has come back in style today.
Still No Smile
The next year the girls posed at Harwich Port, Massachusetts in 1978. The photographer, Nixon, remained mum about any information on his subjects. He once said ¨The world is infinitely more interesting than any of my opinions about it.¨ The biggest question is why are they not flashing a smile.
Getting Together Again
The photo here was shot in Marblehead, Massachusetts. As they approach adulthood, the ladies look a little older now. However, there isn’t a single smile in sight still. The sisters can be seen looking directly at the camera as if to make contact, even if their gazes are guarded or restrained.
Showing Some Affection
The next location had to be East Greenwich, R.I. They look really affectionate in this one. It is quite rare for siblings to be so lovey-dovey these days. And, can they stop staring at the camera already? It makes us really conscious, right?
Resembling Each Other Gradually
Now, the four sister show how much they resemble one another. Taken in Cincinnati in 1981, this photo reveal the girls as they bask in the sunlight. From the looks of it, it must be a warm summer day in Cincinnati with no smile to be found.
His First Time Exhibiting
This was snapped all the way in Ipswich, Massachusetts where the sisters have changed the tone of their clothing. It must be winter, judging from the fact that they are all wearing jackets and sweaters. The photographer, Nixon, showed his work for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art on July 22, 1976, only two years into the project.
A Slight Smile
In Allston, Massachusetts in 1983 the girls lined up yet again. All have donned their white tops and it looks a little warmer than the previous photo. There is a hint of smiles on their faces but not enough to convince us that they are enjoying themselves.
A Little More Mature
This next photograph was reportedly taken in Truro, Massachusetts in 1984. They seem to have entered motherhood based on their features. So, were they mothers when this picture was taken? you, Nixon! It is so hard to tell…
Art Museum Appreciation
This photo was supposedly clicked in Allston, Massachusetts. Now there is an interesting fact this time. The ¨Nicholas Nixon: Forty Years of The Brown Sisters, ¨series was on view at the Museum of Modern Art until January 4, 2015.
Smirks And Eyes
This was allegedly taken in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1986 consisting of the sisters looking mercilessly at the camera once more. How could they maintain such a straight face pose for so long? There must be a good enough explanation.
Ready To Fight?
Now the four of them look visibly older. This photo marks the 13th year of their tradition and they have done well to keep the ritual going. Still, in this picture, the girls look ready to argue and was shot in Chatham, Massachusetts in the year, 1987.
Finally A Smile
The picture of the sisters shows them giving smiles for the first time ever and was shot in the year 1988 in Wellesley, Massachusetts. However, we will have to let our imaginations run wild as we will never know why they decided to smile on that particular day.
Is Heather The Youngest?
This picture was taken in Cambridge, Massachusetts where the sisters look to have hit 30 years of age. Heather, the sister at the extreme left, also seems to be the one embracing her sisters the most. She is probably the youngest among them.