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.
Aperture Foundation works with the world's top photographers to distill
their creative approaches to, teachings on, and insights into
photography--offering the workshop experience in a book. Our goal is to
inspire photographers at all levels who wish to improve their work, as
well as readers interested in deepening their understanding of the art
of photography. Through images and words, he 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.