I spent the day photographing hospital workers on the front line of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic here in Seattle at Harborview Medical Center. It was a beautiful thing to see so many people turn up for portraits and I wasn’t able to share them all here, but please check back for the full gallery. Below are the 28 that went on the Reuters wire. I was really happy to be able to meet all of these people and to photograph everyone from the folks who serve meals and do the plumbing, to the nurses and doctors as well.
Farnoosh Rahmani, a respiratory therapist that operates ventilators for patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMaricon Nibre, a nurse who has lost six patients to COVID-19, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “I brought six people home but I held their hand and they held my heart. I will still try to bring more patients home with God’s help,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderLeo Campa, a foodservice staff member who serves meals to COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMackenzie Gray, a nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderShikha Bharati, a nurse practitioner that monitors the hospital’s own employees for COVID-19 symptoms, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderSophie Miller, an internal medicine physician, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderAdrianna Silva, a nurse in critical care services, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “Our patients will always be our first priority,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderTeresa Bryant, a polysomnographic technician, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderJoel Castrellon, a nurse anesthetist, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderEbou Cham, an anesthetist, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderChristopher Ledesma, an emergency services nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderAmelia Idor, a surgical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderSarah Fauquet, a critical care services nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderBrittney Campbell, a surgical nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderColette Totten, a nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderHannah Smith, a nurse in the cardiac catheterization lab, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “I work in the cardiac cath lab and am so grateful for how the Seattle community has come together. We got this – six feet away of course,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderJulia Kilcoyne, a nurse in acute care services, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “I work in acute care and have also been a trained observer in the ED in ICU. I have been on our Covid unit as well. Harborview has taken COVID-19 as a great team,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderMike Prince, a sous chef, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “We got this,” he says. REUTERS/David RyderBrigitte Ebert, a nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderSeila Vorn, a medical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “United as one,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderKrystarah Graishe, a medical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMichael Del Pozzi, a plumber, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “These are the times that show the true nature of us,” he says. REUTERS/David RyderJill Rasmussen-Baker, director of spiritual care, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “It’s a real privilege to serve at this time that involves so much heartbreak and fear … with sacred moments of connection in the midst of all this,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderAmadou Jawara, a surgical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderJaime Wykle, a nurse in acute care services working as a trained observer to ensure proper safety practices and equipment are used, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderStephen Edwin Lundgren, a program coordinator who fields, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderLance Biggers, a nurse in critical care services, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
W. Victor Fitch, president of the Dayspring & Fitch Funeral Home, makes funeral arrangements for a person who died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while on the phone at his office in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 7, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA working copy of a death certificate for a person who died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen on a computer screen at the Dayspring & Fitch Funeral Home offices in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 7, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderW. Victor Fitch, president of the Dayspring & Fitch Funeral Home, who has made funeral arrangements for many people who have died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), poses for a portrait at his office in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 7, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderEmployees of Harborview Medical Center load pizzas donated by NBA player and Seattle native Isaiah Thomas during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 7, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Elizabeth Adornetto and Layla Adornetto play at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderDelia Ramirez, a restaurant worker, hangs aprons to dry at her home in the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMario Gomez, a resident who also does maintenance, poses for a portrait at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderBryan Reyes holds balloons on his twelfth birthday at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMobile homes are seen at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderJohn Walker poses for a portrait in front of his home at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderJohn Walker casts a shadow over his cat, Sheldon, at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMyleshia Lund poses for a portrait with her daughters, Elizabeth Adornetto and Layla Adornetto, at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderLayla Adornetto and Elizabeth Adornetto blow seeds from dandelions at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderLinda Cortes and her mother, Angelica Cortes, plant vegetable seeds outside their home at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder Linda Cortes and her mother, Angelica Cortes, plant vegetable seeds outside their home at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder A mask, an air freshener, and a cross hang from the rearview mirror in a car at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A man looks out from his window near the Space Needle during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA heart-shaped balloon is seen caught in a tree outside of a hospital during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA woman leaves the shower at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderTheresa Huddleston prepares lunch in the kitchen tent at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderCamp dogs are seen near portable toilets and a hand washing station at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA sign outside the kitchen tent explains reduced occupancy for social distancing purposes at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderTheresa Huddleston reads a book at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderCleaning supplies are seen in the kitchen tent at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Betty Farnsworth speaks to Aman Berry, a volunteer delivering groceries to her on behalf of a grassroots Facebook group called “Quarantined, I need help! King County Washington,” during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Kent, Washington, U.S. April 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder Betty Farnsworth waves goodbye to Aman Berry, a volunteer delivering groceries to her on behalf of a grassroots Facebook group called “Quarantined, I need help! King County Washington,” during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Kent, Washington, U.S. April 3, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA woman removes a makeshift mask made from shower curtains on the Fremont Troll, a landmark public sculpture in the Fremont neighborhood, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Shantell Hernandez, an undocumented transgender woman from Honduras, poses for a portrait in her room in a homestay where she says she is content but unable to communicate in English with the couple hosting her during Governor Jay Inslee’s a “stay-at-home” order, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA man watches the sunset from a balcony during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderPeople spend time outdoors during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderPeople practice social distancing while spending time outdoors in the West Seattle neighborhood during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderLights form heart shapes on the Hyatt Regency Seattle
and the Seattle Great Wheel during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A man crosses the street near Pike Place Market during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderRobert McPherson, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer who is unable to work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, records a performance as his comedic alter ego, The Drunken Tenor, with his wife, Holly McPherson, at their home in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderRobert McPherson, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer who is unable to work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, takes a drink while recording a performance as his comedic alter ego, The Drunken Tenor, at his home in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderRobert McPherson, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer who is unable to work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, records a performance as his comedic alter ego, The Drunken Tenor, with his wife, Holly McPherson, at their home in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderRobert McPherson, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer who is unable to work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, takes a drink while recording a performance as his comedic alter ego, The Drunken Tenor, at his home in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderClassical musician Mike Heitmann, who has been affected by the cancelation of events and closure of venues during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, poses for a portrait in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderClassical musician Mike Heitmann, who has been affected by the cancelation of events and closure of venues during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, poses for a portrait in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Opera singer Rachelle Moss sings at home for her neighbors and to raise awareness of the American Guild of Musical Artists Relief Fund and the Artist Relief Tree, which support artists who are losing work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, as statewide mandatory social distancing continues in Auburn, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMedics and police officers respond to an overdose call at a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderLights forming heart shapes are seen at the Hyatt Regency Seattle hotel, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderCaution tape stops children from playing on playground equipment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a park in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderCaution tape and zip ties stop children from playing on swings, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a park in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderCaution tape and zip ties stop children from playing on swings, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a park in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA teddy bear is seen in a window as part of a worldwide scavenger hunt project to entertain children, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Old pictures of Barbara Dreyfus, who was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and later died in a hospital, are seen in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 16, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA creek that brought joy to Barbara Dreyfus, who was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and later died in a hospital, is pictured outside of her former home in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 16, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderDoug Briggs is pictured outside of the Life Care Center of Kirkland, where his mother, Barbara Dreyfus, was a resident, contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and later died in a hospital, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 16, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Macy Sturdivant, Annabelle Furlong, and Serafina Furlong spend time together while practicing social distancing during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 27, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Judie Shape, 81, who had been diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, waves while leaving the Life Care Center of Kirkland with her daughter, Lori Spencer, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderJudie Shape, 81, who had been diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, leaves the Life Care Center of Kirkland with her daughter, Lori Spencer, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderLori Spencer places a wreath on a sign at the Life Care Center of Kirkland upon leaving en route to her home with her mother, Judie Shape, 81, who had been diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderJaime Casady uses an electrostatic sprayer to disinfect the Uncle Ike’s pot shop, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderJaime Casady uses an electrostatic sprayer to disinfect the Uncle Ike’s pot shop, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
