Through Her Lens
Join us as we celebrate and honour the outstanding contributions by female photographers to the world of photography.
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/PHOTO STORIES
UNUSUAL DUBAI EMIRATES
BY VITO DISTANTE
/DISCOVER
ABDULLAHI AHMAD
Abdullahi Ahmad, a self-taught photographer from Katsina, Nigeria, finds his passion in capturing the essence of everyday life, cultural richness, and Hausa architecture prevalent in Northern Nigeria. With a keen eye for detail, Ahmad discovers beauty in the ordinary, elevating mundane scenes into captivating imagery.
/GUEST CURATION
SIDDHARTH KANERIA
Dive into a curated visual journey from the ethereal blues of cyanotype to the timeless elegance of silver gelatine prints, showcasing a kaleidoscope of alternative photographic processes, each frame narrating a unique story.
The focus of my research was to show the ordinary from a different point of view and make it more than ordinary through abstraction.
Snapshot repetition, dramatic skies, central focus, warm colors and a bit of exotic: these are the ingredients for the Unusual Arab Emirates, a country that is much more than common thought.
PHOTO STORIES
Photo-projects submitted to us by our readers.
The colour of water
By Harmit Joshi
Street photography is an attempt to rise above the bustle and chaos in order to see something whole and unusual, something that I have not seen before and that others will not see. It is important to me that it is aesthetically pleasing, beautiful and breathtaking. I think this project meets this need, albeit subjectively
Dezavo
By Raine Roberts
Dezavo is a nickname given to me. It's a phonetic spelling of the Greek pronunciation of déjà vu. In Greek, déjà vu, is the commonly known phenomenon of experiencing something before, as well as an adjective -- to describe a certain trait of a person. A person who has a great sense of direction but no sense of time. This ongoing project is inspired by these moments without a time stamp, of time spent wandering. The people, the objects, the spaces -- poetically misplaced. Compounding space and objects not in use. Something we think we've seen before, or will again soon.
GUEST CURATIONS
In this new series we invited guest curators from distinct photography backgrounds to showcase their recent favourites from Instagram. With this we hope to keep our platform as diverse as possible.
SIDDHARTH KANERIA
India
Siddharth Kaneria, a photographer, camera maker, and cultural explorer based in Rajkot, Gujarat. Enthusiastic about historical photographic printing, he delves into cyanotype, salt print, gum print, and more. With a collection of 200 cameras, he crafts pinhole cameras and conducts workshops. His exhibitions, like 'A Wedding of Colours - OPIUM,' reflect his exploration of cultures and emotions. His recent installation at Bangalore International Airport, inspired by spices, showcases his mastery of alternative photography, employing cyanotype on eight glass panels to represent the nine emotions of 'thaali.' For Siddharth, photography is more than a visual medium; it's a craft, a personal journey, and an immersive experience engaging all senses.
Christelle enquist
Singapore
Christelle Enquist is a Singapore born, Spanish/Swedish photographer whose primary focus is on cultures, traditions and daily life. In 2016 Enquist, together with her husband, co-founded The Raw Society, a worldwide community and organisation dedicated to the education and promotion of street & documentary photography. She is also the editor of The Raw Society annual Magazine, a non-profit project that aims to share the work of storytellers from around the world.
“With photography I seek connection to the world and people around me. It’s a constant reminder to stay curious and the tool that helps me see the beauty of everyday life.”
UNCOMMON.IMAGES
Uncommon.Images is a part of Uncommon where we are trying to build a photo-community through conducting open calls, inviting guest curators and sharing important notes on photography.
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