Dwain Thomas Photography | Columbus, Ohio
The Blacker
The Berry
A Portrait Series
A portrait and oral history series celebrating dark skinned men and women. Your image. Your story. Your legacy.
Share Your StoryAbout the Project
More than a portrait.
A document.
The Blacker The Berry is a fine art portrait and oral history series honoring dark skinned men and women. Through dignified portraiture and personal testimony, this project creates a permanent record of experiences that are too rarely told.
Each portrait is accompanied by a recorded conversation about what it meant to grow up in your skin, the messages you received along the way, and what you want the next generation to know.
The work is intended for exhibition and publication. This is serious, lasting work — and you are invited to be part of it.
"I want to photograph you and hear your story."
Dwain Thomas — Photographer & Visual Documentarian
What to Expect
Your Session
01
The Portrait
A professionally lit studio portrait session in Columbus, Ohio. One defining image made with intention and care.
02
The Conversation
A recorded interview with photographer Dwain Thomas about your experience growing up in your skin. Your words, your truth.
03
Your Legacy
You receive a digital image from your session and full credit in all exhibition and publication materials. Your story becomes part of a lasting cultural record.
Participate
Tell us about yourself
This project is currently open to participants in the Columbus, Ohio area and surrounding communities. Complete the form below and Dwain will follow up personally to discuss your participation.
Thank you.
Your submission has been received. A confirmation has been sent to your email. Dwain will be in touch personally to discuss your participation.