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Stories by Joshua Mikhaiel

The Henderson Family at Home

I love being invited into a family home to photograph ordinary life. There is so much to notice in the rooms people know best: the small routines, the familiar jokes and the ways they care for each other.

The Hendersons welcomed me into a relaxed day of baking, good food and time together. Their children put on a talent show, and we gathered around a version of Monopoly I had not played before. Apart from a quick trip for supplies and coffee, we had everything we needed at home.

I am grateful to them for letting me tell a little of their story. This was Bryan’s message when he saw the photographs:

“Thank you for your time and investment into my family! You have perfectly captured our family, and these photos will be cherished for the rest of our lives. We love you and have no words to express our gratitude! You did an amazing job. Thank you!”

A family lies together on a large bed in their bedroom, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A parent and child sit close together on the bed as another family member joins them, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The family cuddle together on the bed, with a child tucked between the adults, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The family relax together across the bed, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows the children playing and lounging around the house, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A child climbs onto the bed while a parent watches from nearby, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The children snuggle together on the bed as their parent sits beside them, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two frames show a parent comforting a child beside the bed, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage captures the family relaxing together in their home, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Household objects and family keepsakes are arranged on shelves in the living room, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A wall shelf displays kitchen canisters and a clock above the counter, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show shelves, a globe and everyday objects around the family home, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A young girl sits holding a cat in the living room, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A table lamp and globe sit among books and keepsakes in the home, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Books, a clock and a small radio fill the shelves in the family home, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows bookshelves, a vintage radio and family belongings around the house, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A small clock and kitchen items sit on shelves above the counter, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A mother holds the family cat while her child hugs close beside her, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows family members in different rooms and at home together, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A garden collage shows raised planters, leafy vegetables and flowering plants, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage captures family members chatting and relaxing around the living room, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A framed picture hangs above a vintage radio on a shelf, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows children playing and spending time with family around the house, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The family spend time together in the hallway and living room, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows the family walking together outdoors and playing near the house, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows a family browsing a brightly stocked shop, with shelves of household goods and produce, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two bicycles are parked outside a shop window with signs and notices, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A family walks along a city footpath past a drugstore storefront, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A red neon DRUGSTORE sign glows against the dark storefront, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
An adult hands drinks to two children seated at a table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show an adult and children gathering small flowers in the grass, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A child lies in the grass examining tiny flowers, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows a child skating and playing at an outdoor skatepark, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A family sits together beside the concrete ramps at the skatepark, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show the family sitting and playing beside the skatepark ramps, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The parents stand together in front of a closed metal roller door, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows hands preparing food and family members gathered around the kitchen, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage follows the family sharing food and spending time together at home, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A child and an adult play together on a patterned rug, with a board game nearby, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows a parent and child playing a board game on the living-room rug, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The family play together on the floor with toys and a board game, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows a child helping with food preparation and playing on the kitchen floor, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage captures the family baking, playing and sharing time in the kitchen, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The family set up a colorful play tent in the garden, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows a child playing with family members in a colorful backyard tent, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The family gather around a child playing inside a colorful tent, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A child sits inside a cardboard box with toys as family members play nearby, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A family collage includes a child playing outdoors and a small dog resting in the grass, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A child sits with an older family member to read together, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows an adult and children reading books together on the sofa, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A typewriter, books and other household objects are shown in a collage of home details, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows the family spending time together in the living room and hallway, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage captures a child playing with family members at home, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father lifts a child into the air in the kitchen while another family member looks on, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A family collage shows the children playing and spending time with their parents at home, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A woman and child prepare food together in the kitchen, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows a child mixing ingredients and helping in the kitchen, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father and child prepare food at the kitchen counter while another family member watches, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A close view shows hands kneading dough on the kitchen counter, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father shapes dough while a child watches from the counter, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows the children helping with food and spending time around the kitchen, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The grandmother smiles as the father shapes dough beside her, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father prepares food at the counter while the family gathers around him, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The grandmother leans down to kiss a child resting on the kitchen counter, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The grandmother and father share a laugh in the kitchen, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father smiles as he continues preparing food at the counter, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows the family relaxing together on the couch and sharing time at home, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The grandmother cuddles the children on the couch, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows a child exploring the living room and playing with a microphone, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A child wanders through the living room and plays near the couch, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father holds a child’s feet as they relax together on the couch, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows a child drawing and painting at the table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A young girl paints a picture of a potted plant at the table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father lifts his child playfully in the garden, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The grandmother and child sit together on the couch while a family member looks on, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father reads a book while seated in an armchair, with family members gathered nearby, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father reads with the children as they sit together in the living room, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows the children helping prepare food and a meal cooking on the barbecue, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A bowl of salad and a plate of sliced food are arranged on a wooden table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows the family cat in the garden and a child looking out from home, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The father carries a plate outside through the garden beside the fence, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Plates of food, fruit and bread are arranged on the counter, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows food cooking on the barbecue and family members in the garden, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Potted herbs and a tray of food sit on the outdoor table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A drinks station is arranged in a yellow wooden crate with bottles, glasses and fruit, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
An overhead view shows candles, plants and shared dishes arranged across an outdoor dining table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two frames show candles and food arranged on the garden table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A child places a small plant on the outdoor table as candles and dishes are set, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A close overhead view shows plates of food and small potted plants among hands reaching across the table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
An adult serves food from a bowl while the family gathers around the table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show a candlelit outdoor table and a child helping with dinner, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The family raise their glasses together around the garden table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A child sits at the table and examines a plate of food, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A split view shows a salad and a colorful drink served at the family meal, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A collage shows the family sharing dinner by candlelight and relaxing around the table, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The family sit together at the table beneath warm outdoor lights, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
String lights glow above a set outdoor table beneath a broad tree, photographed by documentary photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.

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