Nick Haymes' Chronograph: 1,000 Family Photos
Nick Haymes' new book Chronograph contains 1,000 photographs of his family taken over 25 years. Published by SPBH Editions, the book spans 448 pages and documents the lives of partner Lina Kutsovskaya and sons Philipp and Lawrence from 2001 to 2026.
Nick Haymes' new book Chronograph contains 1,000 photographs of his family taken over 25 years. Published by SPBH Editions, the book spans 448 pages and documents the lives of partner Lina Kutsovskaya and sons Philipp and Lawrence from 2001 to 2026.
Family Archive
According to Dazed Digital, Haymes has sifted through roughly 40,000 frames to assemble the book, selecting images that capture everyday moments such as nosebleeds, fights, and laughter. The archive is largely domestic, documenting the family’s life in an 800-square-foot New York apartment and later in Los Angeles. The 800-square-foot space is listed in the fixtures page fixtures, underscoring the cramped yet intimate setting that shaped the early images.
The family members-partner Lina, sons Philipp and Lawrence-are highlighted on the squad page squad. Haymes notes that the boys grew aware of the camera as they entered their teens, deliberately giving him a thumbs-up to lower the lens. A memorable image of Lawrence with a nosebleed in the shower is catalogued under injuries injuries, a moment that the photographer describes as uniquely candid.
Chronological Narrative
Chronograph is organized chronologically, beginning with the collapse of the Twin Towers in 2001 and narrowing to domestic scenes such as a Jenga tower on a kitchen table or Philipp submerged in bathwater. The book’s structure, according to Haymes, gives it a sense of accumulation and mirrors the title’s implication of a visual timeline.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of photographs | 1,000 |
| Page count | 448 |
| Span of years | 2001-2026 |
| Family home size | 800 sq ft |
| Publisher | SPBH Editions (Mack) |
The cover, a cropped image of the boys as children against one of them grown, was chosen by the publisher’s designer to represent the entire arc rather than a collage of thumbnails.
Personal Reflections
Haymes explains that the book is not merely a collection of childhood snapshots but a broader meditation on life’s pace. He says, “It’s not really a book about kids. It’s more of a book about life.” The project began in earnest after the passing of Lina’s parents, an event that made the archive feel definitive. The sons, now adults who moved out this year, were consulted before publication, especially regarding images containing nudity.
He reflects on the emotional complexity of parenthood, noting that “there are those anxieties that you have when you’re dealing with it daily.” Yet he concludes that the experience was ultimately “pretty fantastic” and that he does not regret any of the moments captured.
The book also hints at Haymes’ future work: a youth culture project aimed at staying contemporary, though he jokes that by the time it is finished, everyone involved will be adults. This ongoing fascination with youth underscores his belief that “there’s always a nice sense of optimism when you’re young.”
The release of Chronograph offers readers a window into a family’s evolution, framed by the photographer’s steady, almost documentary lens. The book is available through SPBH Editions, an imprint of Mack, and can be found in the publisher’s catalog and on the stats page for those interested in the book’s quantitative details.
