BIOGRAPHY

Dee Dwyer is a powerful force in the world of photography, curation, education and directing. Raised in Southeast Washington, D.C. Dee is known for her inspiring images. Her dedication to collecting and sharing stories has earned her the well-deserved title of "The Visual Voice for the People" in her community. Her commitment to showcasing the full spectrum of human existence, with humanity at the forefront has become her driving force. Dee’s visuals are a window into the souls of people, revealing their adversities, truths, beauty, and culture.  

In 2024 The National Gallery of Art Museum released a  documentary starring Dee Dwyer showing the parallels between she and renowned photographer Dorothea Lange’s collection. In 2021, she delivered a thought-provoking TEDx talk in collaboration with the University of Washington, titled "Putting Humanity First within the Media Industry." Her work has graced the walls of prestigious institutions, including The Phillips Collection, The National Building Museum, PhotoSCHWEIZ, Catchlight, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, The MLK Library, among many others. Her visuals are in esteemed publications such as Vogue, Rolling Stone, National Geographic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, BET, The Guardian, Bloomberg Businessweek, NPR, and more.  Dwyer is currently a part-time Professor at Howard University teaching the next generation "Visual Storytelling" all while continuing her journey as a documentarian focusing on humanity and community.

SELECTED PUBLICATION & CLIENTS

The National Gallery of Art, The Phillips Collection, Rolling Stone, Vogue, W Magazine, People Magazine, Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building, Smithsonian Anacostia Museum, Vice, The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, The Wallstreet Journal, RAI 3: Rome, Italy, Dove, BET, Apple, Emerson Collective, Bloomberg Businessweek, A&E: Disney + more