March 2014
Artist’s Statement
When Morning Comes is a reflection of life in the Mississippi Delta. It is a testament to the dignity and grace of those souls carrying the backbreaking legacy of the Delta’s rural communities as they strive to pave their own course through history. Over the past four years I have witnessed signs of strength against struggle, humility amidst pride, and a promise for deliverance in the lives that I have come to know. In what began as a journey for personal exploration is found a narrative of another man’s faith, identity, and perseverance.
Biography
Brandon’s career in photography began at a small daily newspaper in southeast Texas while studying photography at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism from the University of North Texas with a specialization in International Development. He currently resides in Dallas, TX, where he works for clients like Shell Oil International, MSNBC.com, TIME.com, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. In addition to his assignment work and creative commissions, he explores life in the American south.
He is a member of the photography collective MJR, based in New York City. In 2013 he was listed as one of Photolucida’s Critical Mass Top 50 and awarded a solo show award for the Griffin Museum. In 2012 the Oxford American recognized him as one of their 100 Under 100 New Superstars of Southern Art.
