Photographers

Betty Yu (b. 1976, United States) is an American photographer, filmmaker, and educator whose work focuses on labor, immigration, and social justice within Asian American and working-class communities. Based in New York, she combines documentary photography with community-based practice, often engaging directly with the people and movements she documents.

Yu’s photography is rooted in activism, addressing issues such as workers’ rights, housing inequality, and displacement. Her images are direct and participatory, reflecting both solidarity and long-term involvement with her subjects, rather than detached observation.

Her photobook projects, including those centered on garment workers and immigrant communities, are valued for their political urgency and grassroots perspective. For collectors, Yu’s work represents a significant strand of socially engaged photography, where the photobook serves as a tool for advocacy, documentation, and collective memory.