Olivia Arthur is a British photojournalist and an official Magnum photographer. Her book, Jeddah Diary, depicts the private lives of young Saudi women.
Here's a short interview of her I found.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ3wlKV2Mlc
Before I watched the interview though, I made the observation that she seemed to have found a way to recede into her surroundings and allow her subjects to act freely in her presence. The photos from the series I mentioned above with intimate pictures of young Saudi women (who rarely allow their photograph to be taken) are a great testament to her ability to make relationships, make people feel safe and comfortable, and then really take her time shooting...something I really admire. It's very clear to me when a photographer has taken all the time they need with the subject versus trying to get it over with quickly.
this is great. and i think you and i both know what that's like to try and get intimate with a group of strangers, and something we both want to succeed in. thanks for the share.
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