On June of 2002 the Charikari family -- originally from Afghanistan -- immigrated to Austin, Texas. I began photographing the family's first year adjusting to life in Austin upon their arrival.
I followed sponsors and kids to dentist appointments and spent time at the apartment documenting the daily life of this seven-member family.
I am not completely sure where this project is going, but I wanted to publish a few images as a work in progress. I also have many hours of video footage that is in a very slow production process and will be a documentary.
Charikari Images