“Even though mainstream media has been usually focusing on the violence, the fire and the looting, Kopenhaver’s approach differs radically. Instead, she focuses on the calm moments pre and post protest, on the people attending them, and through her work, she raises questions about what happens before and after the images we’re used to seeing on TV and big newspapers. By engaging in conversations with attendants, she gives photographs more layers of depth and understanding, of empathy – something more photographers should strive for. In today’s interview, we speak with Katelyn about attending demonstrations as a photographer, the magic of photography, and how she’s living these crucial times in history”