The Morning Always Comes
“While love has been the container for many of my hopes and dreams, more often than not it has also been the primary catalyst for my disappointment and heartbreak and grief. I’m ready to acknowledge that now”
-Kesi J.R Felton, Excerpt from 10. To Howard, my unrequited love
Press photos for Kesi J.R. Felton's book ‘The Morning Always Comes – reflections on being and becoming’ (2023). In collaboration with the author, I created visual interpretations of themes, concepts, and references from the book using the power of color, lighting, and storytelling.
Photographed in various locations around Georgia, these images speak directly to plights, emotions, and experiences explored in the book.
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