Mother Documents Children’s Love of Nature and Uninhibited Play

What does childhood look like for children without traditional schooling or modern electronic devices, like iPads or phones? How would these kids play? This was the thought behind Niki Boon’s series of photos that show her children’s “unconventional” lives in rural New Zealand. Living on a 10-acre property she documents their days together in an “environment full of nature and uninhibited play.” I love the moody black and white photos, the strong stares and the carefree nature of the kids.

For these photos, Boon was one of the winners in the Personal category of PDN’s Photo Annual 2016.