Polly employs an intimate and contemplative photographic strategy to explore the life and environment of its subject. Debbie Fleming Caffery’s approach emphasizes close, personal portraiture combined with quietly detailed scenes that reveal the textures of everyday existence.

The mood throughout the 56-page volume is one of restrained observation, inviting viewers to engage deeply with the nuanced interplay of light, shadow, and expression. The work refrains from dramatic contrasts, instead opting for a steady, immersive look that brings out the layered subjectivity of the individual portrayed.