Barbara Peacock is one of five recipients of the Getty Images annual Grants for Editorial Photography programme, which gives photojournalists an award of $10,000 as well as the agency’s support in pursuing projects of their choosing. American Bedroom is an ongoing series of portraits in which she explores the complexities and idiosyncrasies of contemporary American life. Here: Christopher and Alice, Portland, Maine: “Time alone is rare with busy lives, two kids, and a cat. Any time we get we savour, as summer just seems to seep away”. (Photo by Barbara Peacock/Recipient of the Getty Images Grant for Editorial Photography 2017)





Cody, Portland, Maine: “It’s been really frustrating. I can’t do anything. I can’t hang out with my friends, can’t play sports. I’m stuck here … just me and my illness” (rheumatic fever). (Photo by Barbara Peacock/Recipient of the Getty Images Grant for Editorial Photography 2017)





Jessica, Milford, New Hampshire: “Sometimes life throws you in all sorts of directions. The most important part about life is to remember you are exactly where you need to be”. (Photo by Barbara Peacock/Recipient of the Getty Images Grant for Editorial Photography 2017)





Betty, Sweden, Maine: “My husband died. I can smoke in the house now”. (Photo by Barbara Peacock/Recipient of the Getty Images Grant for Editorial Photography 2017)





Holly and Nathan, Deep Gap, North Carolina: “We have been off the grid for 20 years”. (Photo by Barbara Peacock/Recipient of the Getty Images Grant for Editorial Photography 2017)





Nito, Cambridge, Massachusetts: “There are days I don’t leave my room”. (Photo by Barbara Peacock/Recipient of the Getty Images Grant for Editorial Photography 2017)





Pepere, Jay, Maine: “I am so quiet in the morning when I wake up so I don’t disturb her. Then I remember she is gone”. (Photo by Barbara Peacock/Recipient of the Getty Images Grant for Editorial Photography 2017)





Claire, Westford, Massachusetts: “I have always cherished my bedroom because it is cosy and reminds me of being a child. Now I am growing up and experiencing all sorts of new things. I like that my room doesn’t really change”. (Photo by Barbara Peacock/Recipient of the Getty Images Grant for Editorial Photography 2017)