A photographer is taking free portraits of frontline workers with their families to thank them for everything they're doing

Samantha GrindellMay 19, 2020, 03:36 IST

Wedding photographer Ron Soliman is taking free portraits of frontline workers with their families from a distance.Ron Soliman

Ron and Bless Soliman are Delaware-based wedding photographers.
Since the coronavirus pandemic started, Ron has been taking portraits of frontline workers with their families for free in Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia.
"I want people to remember that these are frontline workers during a pandemic who made a lot of sacrifices, and they will go down in history," Ron said of his work.
Insider also spoke with some of Ron's subjects, who said the photo shoots made them feel a sense of pride in their work.
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Ron plans to continue taking these portraits as long as he can amid the pandemic.

Ron Soliman will be taking more portraits. Ron Soliman

Ron Soliman wants people to think of frontline workers as people. Ron Soliman

The couple takes comfort in each other. Ron Soliman

The shoot distracted them from their current situation. Ron Soliman

Brigitte Cosico and Larry Amparo are both frontline workers. Ron Soliman

The photo shoots are a good distraction. Ron Soliman

Kate Hanna with her family. Ron Soliman

The photos are helping some of the subjects remember the silver linings during this time. Ron Soliman

Brittany and Mike Hansen pose with their children. Ron Soliman

The workers pose in their uniforms. Ron Soliman

Ron Soliman is taking free portraits of frontline workers with their families. Ron Soliman

Ron Soliman usually takes wedding photos. Ron Soliman