Epitaph is a portrait series that consists of farm animal photos captured by the New Zealand-based photographer Cally Whitham.
Whitham captured her photos in a number of farms spread out around rural New Zealand. Nearly every animal captured in the photo has since passed away. What's amazing about this photo series is that each animal's tenderness, grace and innocence is thrust into the spotlight. It's impossible to look at these photos and not feel a great sympathy for living beings that are treated like commercial food products.
As the global farming industry continues to grow, people have begun to increasingly see farm animals as mere commodities while ignoring their inherent dignity. These farm animal photos show that animals like cows, pigs, sheep and chickens have personalities and deserve our respect.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Animal Dignity Awareness
- Opportunity to raise awareness about the inherent dignity of farm animals through visual storytelling.
- Emotional Connection with Animals
- Creating emotional connections with farm animals can disrupt the perception of them as mere commodities.
- Artistic Representation of Farm Animals
- Exploring the artistic representation of farm animals can challenge societal norms and promote compassion.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Incorporating the portrayal of farm animals into photography projects can evoke empathy and promote animal welfare.
- Animal Welfare
- Promoting the dignity and respect of farm animals creates opportunities for improving animal welfare practices.
- Food and Agriculture
- Reevaluating the treatment and perception of farm animals can disrupt traditional practices in the food and agriculture industry.
