Sunday morning, Margie demonstrates the love and affection she has for her son, Pierre. Olive Branch Mission, Chicago. 1999

Donna Ferrato's black and white photograph, "Sunday morning, Margie demonstrates the love and affection she has for her son, Pierre. Olive Branch Mission, Chicago." (1999), captures a tender moment of intimacy between a mother and son in a shelter setting. The image portrays Margie embracing her son Pierre, while another child sits on a top bunk in the background. Ferrato's work is known for its unflinching documentation of marginalized communities and personal struggles, often focusing on issues of domestic violence and social injustice. This photograph exemplifies her commitment to highlighting the human experience and the resilient bonds of family, even in challenging circumstances.