Beirut-Based Photographers To Keep Your Eye On!

Capturing everything from the city’s vibrant streets to its wonderful people, you need to keep an eye on these talented Beirut-based photographers who will remind you exactly why we love Beirut and its people.

1. Karim Sakr

Capturing small moments that make up the beautiful city. The fishermen of Corniche El Manara, the street vendors selling fruits and vegetables, and the serene mornings on Beirut’s balconies.

Check out more of Karim’s work here!

2. Tamara Saadé

With a keen eye for wedding photography, Tamara Saadé immortalizes some of the happiest moments among friends, family, and lovers using film photography.

You can check out her Instagram and read more about her work here!

3. Hisham Assaad

This Lebanese-Palestinian food photographer does not only capture beautifully arranged dishes but also moments of Beirut life, and each frame carries a message of hope for the people of this region.

Check out more of Hisham’s work here!

4. Ibrahim Kourdi

Though new to the photography scene, Ibrahim is turning anything and everything to a piece of art. Cranes, doors, stairways, and sidewalks are all subjects of his lens.

Check out more of Ibrahim’s work here!

5. Matthieu Karam

Images of Lebanon’s magnificent views, beautiful streets, and old souks, this journalist and photographer reminds us that being used to a scene doesn’t make it any less of a spectacle.

Check out more of Matthieu’s work here!

6. Fares Sokhon

Fares Sokhon gets up close and personal with his muses through his dynamic shots. He is also the official photographer for the Oscar nominated, Cannes Prix du Jury winner Capharnaüm!

Check out more of Fares’s work here!

7. Fatima Elie Eljamal

This photographer is on a mission to capture Lebanese identity and the diaspora, taking pictures of the beauty of Beirut’s chaos and highlighting stories of the diaspora who are aching to visit their homeland.

Check out more of Fatima’s work here!

8. habib²

Habib’s photography style comes with character, including shots of Lebanese people just being Lebanese. His page focuses primarily on the people, often capturing beautifully candid moments.

Check out more of Habib’s photography here!

9. Courtney Bonneau

A photographer that calls Beirut her home, Courtney Bonneau writes love letters to the Middle East, one photograph at a time. During her travels around the region, she highlights the region’s beauty and humanity.

Check out more of Courtney’s photography here!

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