A MOTH TO A FLAME is a hardcover photo book documenting the raw, intimate, and often overlooked realities of inner-city street culture. Spanning a decade of photography from 2016–2026, the book brings together a carefully selected collection of images handpicked by DANTÉ JOHNSON.

Through portraits, street scenes, moments of everyday life, cars, fashion, neighborhoods, friendships, and the spaces people call home, A MOTH TO A FLAME captures street culture as it exists beyond the headlines and stereotypes. There is no polished version of the story and no attempt to soften what is seen. The photographs exist as a visual record of people, places, and moments that are often experienced but rarely documented with honesty.

The work explores the relationship between identity, environment, survival, style, community, and self-expression. From quiet moments on the block to the energy of the streets, each image reflects a particular time, place, and perspective.

Rather than presenting a single narrative, A MOTH TO A FLAME allows the photographs to speak for themselves. Together, they form a visual archive of a decade — a collection of memories, encounters, and fleeting moments preserved through the photographer's lens.

8.5” × 8.5“ Size Book.
248 Pages.

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