Artist
Hannah Reyes Morales
Hannah Reyes Morales is a Filipina photographer and National Geographic Explorer whose work documents tenderness amidst adversity. Her photography, both visceral and intimate, takes a look at how resilience is embodied in daily life. Based in Manila, Reyes Morales' work explores the universal themes of diaspora, survival, and the bonds that tie us together. Her publications include The Washington Post, The New York Times, National Geographic, Al Jazeera, The Southeast Asia Globe, Newsweek Japan, CNN Philippines, and The Atlantic.
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Living Lullabies by Hannah Reyes Morales is a photographic series commissioned by National Geographic that documents bedtime rituals across the globe. Morales traveled to communities affected by conflict, migration, and climate change to capture the universal yet deeply particular moment when a caregiver puts a child to sleep. From refugee camps to remote villages, the images reveal how the act of singing a lullaby persists even in the most challenging circumstances. The series is a testament to human resilience and the enduring power of lullabies to create a sense of safety and belonging, no matter how precarious the world outside may be.