
Photographer Jessica Todd Harper lies on a bed with her son Marshall in 2009. It is one of the photos in her book "The Home Stage."

Harper's husband, Christopher, plays with their children in 2011. "The Home Stage" explores parenting and childhood.

Two of Harper's children, Marshall and Catherine, in 2014. The book's pictures "aren't documents," Harper said. "They're making everyday moments have an eternal quality. It reminds us of our more general purpose in life, the meaning in everyday small things."

Harper and one of her twin sons in 2009. Many of Harper's photos contain several generations of her family, highlighting connections between the present, past and future.

"The Home Stage" also has photos of Harper's friends, such as Katie and Elliot seen here in 2011.

Eleanor and Olivia in 2010.

Nicholas and Catherine, two of Harper's children, in 2011.

Harper's husband, Christopher, and one of their twin sons, Marshall, in 2008.

Harper's daughter, Catherine, with Harper's friend Katy and her children in 2012.

Harper's son Marshall in 2013.


