Fiona Aboud (pronounced Abood) is a Brazilian-born photographer based in New York City.
She is known for her Portrait Essays, in which she takes a mobile photo studio into the crowd, capturing groups of individual portraits while the subjects are in key moments of their lives. By pulling individuals into a temporary studio while they are immersed in the moment, she strives to capture the unique emotions that only live in context.
Examples of her published Portrait Essays include:
Newborns in the age of Obama (New York Magazine)
Africa Amputee Soccer Tournament Competitors (Sports Illustrated)
From The Finish Line of the New York Marathon (Sports Illustrated/Time Magazine)
Sunday Best in Harlem (Village Voice)
American Patriotism (AARP Bulletin)
The Yoga Masters (New York Magazine)
Cultural Parades of New York (New York Times)
She has received numerous honors for her work, including recognition from the International Photography Awards, Graphis, Woman in Photography, and Photography Book Now.
Her love of culture and personal expression is reflected in her current personal project—Sikhs in America – which documents Sikhs as they carry their traditions into the fabric of America. Sikhs in America was exhibited at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC in June 2009.
When not shooting she spends her time chasing after and taking orders from her 2 year old twin girls, Gemma and Eliana.