Jesse and Priscilla talk with documentary photographer Philippe Dudouit about his work photographing rebel camps in the Saharan region for his book Dynamics of Dust.

What is the importance of fear in tense situations?

• Fear is a natural and important reflex in dangerous situations.
• Dudouit’s photography focuses on capturing the complexity and humanity of war zones.
• Dudouit’s work in Mali explores the intersection of political, economic, and cultural factors driving conflict in the region.
• The podcast is conducted in both English and French.
• Dudouit’s photography has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications.
• Dudouit sees it as his responsibility to accurately depict the complexities of conflict in his photography.
• Dudouit describes the difficulty of getting rebel fighters to hold still for a photograph.