Inside a Chicago home, a photographer documents the life her family built

Jennifer Villanueva has spent eight years capturing the intimate and often challenging daily life of her Mexican American family in Chicago through her photography. Her work showcases the love, hard work, and sacrifices that define their journey, highlighting themes of immigration and cultural identity. This project provides a poignant look into the immigrant experience, shedding light on the often-overlooked struggles and triumphs of a family navigating life in America. Villanueva’s work not only documents her family but also offers a broader commentary on the immigrant narrative.