Destruction of St Bernard Projects, 2008, 7th Ward
Louisiana native Debbie Fleming Caffery was drawn to return to her roots in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Once there she found her focus in the details of the devastation.
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The Crucifixion and Flag, 2007, Lower 9th Ward
With a deep interest in religion, Fleming Caffery -- who had been introduced through Sugar Cane Harvesters to the African American churches in 1970's -- began to document the ruins of churches in the Lower 9th Ward. "I went into every church I could get into," she says.
God Be With You, 2005, Lower 9th Ward
The Recipient of a Katrina Media Fellowship, Fleming Caffery has moved back permanently to the area.
Jesus Christ, 2006, Lower 9th Ward
Invited by Ministers into their churches, she has taken their portraits and continues to photograph churches as they have returned to life.
Bible Stories For Young People, 2006, Lower 9th Ward
However, the churches in the lower 9th ward have not all returned, as some were completely destroyed or the members of the church have not returned to their neighborhoods.
Hands That Need Uplifting, Lower 9th Ward
Five years since Katrina, New Orleans is still struggling to return to its former glory, the gulf coast has since suffered through another terrible tragedy -- the BP oil spill -- and Fleming Caffery continues to document the aftermaths of both.
Jesus and Our Flag, Mississippi, 2005
Though seven states were affected by Katrina, a lot of the focus has fallen on New Orleans as the fifth anniversary arrives, but other states, including Mississippi, above, also felt the Hurricane's wrath.
St John Church #5 Faith Church, 2008, 7th Ward
Churches rebuilt with the help of volunteers from all over the country are once again serving their community in many ways since the Hurricane.
SOURCE: TIME Magazine
