Lindsay Morris is a freelance photographer and photo editor who captures the fascinating stories and personal histories of everyday humans.
Why you should listen
As a documentary and portrait photographer illustrating human interest stories, Lindsay Morris aims to shine a light on people she feels are too often ignored or written off by society. She is the producer of the 2016 BBC documentary My Transgender Summer Camp, and her monograph You Are You tells the stories of children and their families experiencing a truly inclusive summer camp in Wisconsin.
Morris’s work has been featured by BBC World News, TIME, The New York Times Magazine, Marie Claire, GEO and more. She is the photo editor of Edible East End magazine, where she documents the food culture of Long Island.
Morris’s work has been featured by BBC World News, TIME, The New York Times Magazine, Marie Claire, GEO and more. She is the photo editor of Edible East End magazine, where she documents the food culture of Long Island.
Lindsay Morris’ TED Talk
Reed J. Williams, Lindsay Morris
How a sanctuary for self-expression can change lives
15 minutes 34 secondsAfter bringing her son to a summer camp for gender-nonconforming children, photographer Lindsay Morris launched a project to share the campers' stories with the world. One of them, Reed J. Williams, is now a powerful advocate for transgender youth. Together, Morris and Williams reveal two sides to the LGBTQ+ experience — one as a mother, one as a trans woman — and offer insight into the power of community.Posted Mar 2024
