March for Life: Mass II

Washington, DC, 2013.

Washington, DC, 2013.

As mentioned in yesterday's post, a Mass is said at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception the night before the March for Life. The Mass is televised throughout the side and lower chapels, where many have camped for hours just to claim a space.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life: Mass I

Washington, DC, 2013

Washington, DC, 2013.

The night before the March for Life, a Mass is said at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Despite the basilica's tremendous size, it fills beyond capacity hours prior to the Mass, as the faithful hope to secure a place in a pew. But many must stay in the aisles and side chapels.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life: buses

Washington, DC, 2013.

Individuals and groups travel from around the country to attend the March for Life. Chartered buses are quite common, lining the streets throughout the city. The members of this group, just disembarked, were from Massachusetts.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life, continued

Washington, DC, 2013.

The day prior to the March for Life is a morning protest before a Planned Parenthood clinic in the city. The protesters extended their reach to the sidewalk across the street.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life: Nellie Gray

Washington, DC, 2013.

Nellie Gray, founder of the March for Life, died in August 2012, so the 2013 March was the first not led by her. Pictured above is the memorial to her (coat, scarf, and hat) in the convention center.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life, continued

Washington, DC, 2013

The Students for Life booth at the March for Life. They had a very strong presence at the march, with these signs clearly visible everywhere.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life, continued

Washington, DC, 2013.

The Priests for Life booth at the March for Life.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life, continued

Washington, DC, 2013.

Like any large gathering, shopping is part of the March for Life. Located in a nearby convention center, organizations and individuals sell their wares.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

photo essay: The March for Life

I'm pleased that my most recent documentary work about the 2013 March for Life has been published on SocialDocumentary.net, a site devoted to documentary photography from around the world.

Despite reaching over 500,000 attendees last year, the March continues to be willfully ignored by national media outlets. I hope my work there shows both the immensity and the intimacy of an event that will celebrate its 40th anniversary this month.

In light of that, I'll be posting additional photographs--not found in the main essay--in the coming weeks as the March approaches.