The Lam Family of Ludlow Street January 27, 2012, 6:10 pm When the life of the Lam family was documented by Thomas Holton, a photographer, from 2003 to 2005, their compact existence within a tiny downtown apartment seemed brimming with optimism and hope. He and the family became close and stayed in touch. As years passed and the children grew their parents struggled, Mr. Holton noticed subtle shifts within the family. In 2010, when he began shooting them again, what once was an adventure seemed now more of a burden. Read the full story and see more images on Lens.