Final Project - Kenzie Perfili

This is my first published photography book. As a first groundbreaking statement, I’m taking
faerie lights, an overlooked object, and putting my own spin on it. I first got the idea for this
book through my friend Jamie, who told me to look within myself to find what I am most
passionate about. I have been to many places, most of them residing in the city. I wanted to
do a project based on nature, away from anything that resembled civilization. I want to appeal
to all ages and have them be able to really connect with each individual photograph. 

This design speaks to everyone in a different and unique way. I hope you will take a moment
to reflect on what you want this project to mean to you. My main intention was to convey hope,
the idea of giving warmth and to show you there is a path of hope in every situation. I myself
have been through a lot of hard times and wanted to put something into the world that would
help other people understand that they are not alone, that you can always find the light when
everything around you is crumbling. I wanted to bring to life and light up spaces and situations
that would otherwise be invisible without the string of lights. Let the lights lead you to your new
insight into hope. I wanted to use hands to represent holding your own fate and caring for
yourself.

I intend to motivate you, to spark the flame of determination that has been buried inside you
and needs to be let out. This book has unlocked a hopeful streak within me and I hope I can
share the same, strong intensity with you. Here is a challenge, if you are currently going
through something, to take a moment and think about a time that brings you joy,
something that is your light at the end of the tunnel. I hope you will feel inspired and willing to
create joy for yourself.