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Centering Agency in Humanitarian Photography

Centering Agency in Humanitarian Photography

Giorgio Faedo (MFA Transdisciplinary Design '22)

A man steadies a camera on a ceramic vessel, preparing to photograph a woman across from him, seated with a child in her arms and in colorful garb.

Centering Agency in Humanitarian Photography reimagines the role of photography in addressing power imbalances in international development. Created by Giorgio Faedo, it collaborates with communities across Africa to develop five frameworks guiding practice. These frameworks emphasize authentic self-representation for subjects and redefine tools like cameras and tripods to foster more equitable engagement.

By reframing humanitarian photography as a practice of solidarity, it strengthens connections between subjects and audiences while advancing equity and representation.

For more details on Giorgio’s practice, read an interview with him here.

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