the river runs through us

Our genetic makeup is one of the largest predictors of who we turn into. Eye color, hair texture, even personality traits are all wrapped up in DNA. Although our blood doesn’t always predict the future, family history has a way of somehow repeating itself. the river runs through us is a multidisciplinary project that merges photography, psychology and audio. This glimpse, into the lives of five different families, is just the start of an ongoing project about transgenerational trauma.


Lauren, 23, Chicago, IL      Listen To Her Story




Lucinda, 77, Watertown, NY & Kate, 53, Syracuse, NY      Listen To Their Story




Karen, 44, Fairfax, VA & Tom, 11, Syracuse, NY      Listen To Their Story




Maddi, 20, Syracuse, NY      Listen To Her Story




Mimi, 29, Syracuse, NY & Julia, 36, Syracuse, NY      Listen To Their Story




Laura Oliverio

Laura Oliverio is photo editor and photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. In her personal projects, Laura blends documentary with art photography and focuses on themes of family.
Website via Visura

Laura Oliverio is integrated to:
Visura site builder, a tool to grow your photography business
Visura's network for visual storytellers and journalists
A photography & film archive by Visura
Photography grants, open calls, and contests
A newsfeed for visual storytellers