What is Faces of FAY?

In summer 2018, the army moved our family from Leavenworth, KS to Fayetteville, NC and I immediately felt a divide between the Fort Bragg community and the city of Fayetteville. The negative perceptions of what was historically known as "Fayettenam" by many military families worried me as I prepared for the transition, and following our move. As our time in Fayetteville unfolded, and having experienced Hurricane Florence with this community, I became increasingly mindful of the profound impact a simple encounter can have when two humans cross paths and when a group of strangers pull together in the face of adversity, despite their differences. On April 30th, 2019, inspired by Fayetteville and Fort Bragg locals, I started a photoblog project titled Faces of FAY. This project was a creative effort to shine light on the heart of the diverse people I met across the community that helped make this duty station "home".

Katherine Coule

Founder and Photographer