Tysons Corner is fantastically diverse. One family I photographed had spent many years in refugee camps escaping the turmoil in their home country of Afghanistan. Now they are making their home in the United States and enriching our culture with theirs. My assistant and I spent the afternoon with them in a park. They were incredibly gracious and open with their stories, their prayers, and their delicious picnic.

With very few sidewalks outside, the Tysons Corner landscape is not a friend to pedestrians. If I wanted to go from one end to another, I had to drive because it’s all highway.

It was strange to spend so much time inside. Dealing with interior elements created a whole different way of viewing things. Every other assignment I’ve done has been outdoors to some extent. I’m always trying to figure out where I can get my next swim in the ocean or a river.