The section of Appalachia that runs through Kentucky is beautifully unique; life here is full of contradictions; beauty hand in hand with challenges. This collection of images was created entirely in the section of the Appalachian Mountain Range that runs through Kentucky over a nine year period. This region and its people are as multifaceted and complex as any community or culture on earth. There will be aspects that cannot be fully expressed or captured in this collection, because it is based on my personal experiences and reporting in Kentucky.