About Ed Aust

Ed Aust is a photographer and writer based in Oakland, California. Born and raised in California, Ed was inspired early in his career by the humanist documentary photography movement, which focused on capturing authentic human experiences and emotions in everyday life. Ed seeks to portray all human beings’ dignity and inherent worth by documenting genuine, unmanipulated moments of daily life. His goal is to foster empathy and understanding across cultural boundaries.

Taiyuan, China, 1987