In Dawoud Bey on Photographing People and Communities, the acclaimed American photographer shares his approach to portraiture and his decades-long experience photographing people and communities. Published by Aperture in 2019 as part of The Photography Workshop Series, the book brings together Bey’s photographs and writing, with an introduction by Brian Ulrich.
Bey discusses the process behind his work, from approaching strangers and establishing relationships with subjects to thinking about light, location, composition, and the ways a portrait can reveal something about both an individual and the larger community they belong to.
The book also reflects on Bey’s development as a photographer, tracing ideas that have remained central throughout his practice: attention, trust, presence, and the importance of allowing people to be themselves in front of the camera. His approach offers a thoughtful perspective on portrait photography as both an artistic practice and a way of engaging with others.
With 128 pages and 75 images, Dawoud Bey on Photographing People and Communities is a useful resource for photographers, students, and anyone interested in the relationship between portraiture, community, and photographic practice.
Dawoud Bey: On Photographing People and Communities
Aperture, 2019
128 pages / 75 images
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