Gideon Mendel’s Portraits From a Drowning World | PROOF

Gideon Mendel’s Portraits From a Drowning World

His portraits seem to reflect a deep intimacy despite his having met most of his subjects only moments before. He often works with a fixer, or assistant, who helps him communicate with local people and carry gear. And he continues to shoot 120mm film, despite, he says, other photographers telling him he’s crazy.