Dawoud Bey on Photographing People and Communities

In the fifth installment of The Photography Workshop Series, Dawoud Bey―well known for striking portraits that reflect both the individual and their larger community―offers his insight on creating meaningful and beautiful portraits that capture the subject and speak to something more universal.

Through images and words, Bey shares his own creative process and discusses a wide range of issues, from lighting and location to establishing relationships with subjects, and practical strategies for starting a larger portraiture project.