SAUDI ARABIA

Where It All Began

This is where my journey with photography truly started. I was sixteen, living in Jeddah, and completely captivated by the strange magic of a Nikon FM10, a film camera that my brother got me. It was the first camera that I owned. To me, everything about it was new and felt special—so many moving parts, so many things that could go wrong, and just as many things that could go right.

As a perfectionist at the time, I loved not having control, not knowing how to use it, and not knowing whether a picture was taken or not. It was fun, addictive, and why I never felt the need to use another camera for years. Until accidentally dropping it on the stairs to one of the platforms at Redfern Station.

Film spoke to my slow, intentional nature. I had to trust my eye and wait to see the results. These photographs capture that early wonder.

A boy wearing glasses and a white t-shirt is holding up a large, wrinkled plastic tarp or cover in a garage or storage room, with metal shelving and a branch-style chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A black and white photo of Taif's hilly landscape with a few buildings, a leafless tree on the left, and a cloudy sky.
Low-angle view of a palm tree with green and brown fronds against a clear blue sky taken in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Hilly urban area with buildings and winding roads, shrouded in fog or mist, with cable car lines overhead. Taken in Faifa, Saudi Arabia
Mountain landscape with dry vegetation, scattered bushes and trees, against an overcast sky.
A black and white photograph of a hilltop village with multiple buildings, utility poles, and power lines, with mountain hills and a cloudy sky in the background. Taken in Taif Saudi Arabia
An abandoned white station wagon with orange stripes is partially overgrown with bushes and plants, situated in a wooded area near a steep hillside covered with dense trees and foliage.
A narrow alleyway with dark shops and storage on both sides, leading to an open, sunlit area with a large wooden gate, pipes, and hanging wires visible.
A severely burnt and rusted car in a desert with sand on the ground, empty bottles inside, and a dark sky.
A room with a large ornate chandelier hanging from a peeling ceiling, dark drapes along the walls, a mattress or furniture covered in plastic, and various boxes and items stacked around the room.
Aerial view of a hilly landscape with scattered buildings and winding roads, partially obscured by fog or low clouds.

China

I travelled to China without many expectations and left with two cities etched into my memory, Fuzhou and Beijing.

Fuzhou captured my heart. The people were incredibly kind, and the city moved at a gentle pace with scenic roads and calm neighbourhoods. One afternoon, I wandered through Sanfang Qixiang, the historic district of narrow lanes and courtyard houses. Its atmosphere reminded me of Al-Balad in Jeddah, a place that is familiar and close to my heart. In Fuzhou, I stayed with a friend I had met in Sydney. Reconnecting with him and exploring his home city became one of the most meaningful parts of the trip,we drove to nearby coastal towns and explored places new to us both.

Beijing was my second stop. I spent less time there, but its scale and composure left a strong impression. Unlike the relaxed pace of Fuzhou, Beijing carries the unmistakable energy of a capital. Both cities were beautiful in their own ways, and I left knowing I would one day return.

A street scene with a restaurant and a parking lot with several cars. The restaurant has bright neon signs with Chinese characters and images of drinks. Two people are standing and talking in front of the restaurant, with dark, stormy clouds overhead.
Crowded scene of many people walking through a traditional Asian architectural structure with ornate details and a cannon on the right.
A coastal scene with a small boat floating on calm water, sandy beach in the foreground, rocky shoreline, uphill green hills with scattered buildings, and wind turbines on the hilltops.
Nighttime city street scene with several vehicles and people on scooters at a crosswalk, illuminated red traffic lights, and tall buildings in the background.
Crowd of pedestrians crossing a busy city street on a sunny day.
Traditional Chinese palace with yellow tiled roofs and red walls against a clear blue sky.
A diverse group of pedestrians crossing a street on a sunny day in an urban setting with trees, cars parked on the side, and traffic lights.
Various fishing nets, floats, and equipment stacked together, including black and orange nets, some upright and some inside baskets, with large white floats secured in a black net in the background.
Litter and debris, including plastic bottles, ropes, and a pipe, entangled among rocks and coils of rope.
People standing on a decorative stone bridge with traditional Chinese architecture, including tiled roofs and intricate woodwork.
Silhouettes of people looking out an open window toward a traditional Asian pagoda on a hilltop, with trees and a building with a tiled roof in the foreground.
Offshore wind turbines in the ocean beneath a cloudy sky.
A large white wind turbine stands against a partly cloudy blue sky.
A crowd of people standing outside a traditional Chinese building with ornate architectural details, such as decorative eaves and large doors.
Freshly caught koi fish swimming in a pond, with lily pads and floating leaves.

Morocc0

I spent a summer in Morocco, living with an Amazigh community. It wasn’t volunteering in the traditional sense — it felt more like a cultural exchange. I helped tutor children, joined in housework, and worked on the farm. What struck me most was how much we shared — a native language, threads of culture — and yet how differently we lived.

Along the way, I met incredible people — friends who, even though we don’t talk much anymore, still hold a special place in my heart. They enriched the experience in ways I still struggle to put into words.

I carried my film camera everywhere, trying to capture those quiet, in-between moments. This collection remains one of my most cherished — a record of a place, a time, and the beginning of my love for telling stories through film photography.

Silhouette of two people sitting at an open doorway, looking out at a rural landscape with trees and fields.
A black and white photo of a mountainous landscape with small houses and buildings at the base of the mountains. Rocky terrain in the foreground.
Group of people gathered outdoors in a rocky, shaded area, some seated and others standing, with water bottles nearby.
A utility pole with tangled wires and a streetlight attached, against a plain gray sky.
A group of women and children walking along a dirt path outside a mud-brick building. Some women are carrying children or holding food, and a boy looks out the window. Two children are sitting on rocks in the foreground.
A group of children standing outside a doorway, watching a boy who is holding a toy or craft item, while inside a woman and other children are present.
A young girl with her hair styled in two buns looking to the side while sitting on a bus. Other passengers are visible, and the bus interior features patterned seat covers and curtains.
A group of people hiking up a rocky hill under a clear sky, with a utility pole and power lines in the background.
Four children standing next to an elevator door, some are smiling and one girl has her face in her hands.
Group of women and children celebrating near a wall, with some holding trays of food and flowers, in an outdoor setting.
A black and white photo of several young boys playing soccer on a field with mountains in the background.
Group of children playing and running in a line in front of rustic stone and mud houses
Mountain landscape with multiple ridges fading into the distance, in shades of blue and brown.
Four children are lying in a shallow stone excavation, with their shadows cast on the ground and wall behind them, in a sunny outdoor setting.
A group of five people with a donkey carrying loads in a rural village, with traditional mud-brick houses in the background.
A woman and a young boy in a classroom playing a game with a blindfold. The woman is bending over to interact with the boy, who is smiling and holding a small object.

Tanzania

Tanzania has always felt like a place of endless discovery. Across multiple trips, I found myself drawn to its vast landscapes, rich wildlife, and the warmth of the people we met along the way. There’s a sense of belonging I feel in Africa, not quite as a local, but as a welcomed outsider. That perspective shaped the way I saw, felt, and photographed.

In Tanzania, I experienced hospitality like nowhere else. At times, I was part of something, at other times just observing, and that balance found its way into my photography. This body of work blends documentary moments with quiet, solitary wanderings. Each frame holds a fragment of wonder, a feeling that there’s always more to see, more to learn, more to feel.

This section is about curiosity, about seeing the world with open eyes and a camera in hand.

A bare tree with several birdhouses hanging from its branches, in a winter landscape with overcast sky.
An old wooden shed with a corrugated metal door, surrounded by dry grass and tall, leafless trees in a rural landscape.
People on a beach holding shells, one person wears a large straw hat with straw fringes, others hold seashells, and some are wearing T-shirts. The ocean is visible in the background.
A young man with curly hair in a camouflage hoodie sitting in the front seat of a vehicle, looking down at his hands, with the vehicle's interior and a blurred view outside the window behind him.
A street vendor in a white shirt and apron is preparing food at a cart, with a large kettle or pot. There are buildings and pedestrians in the background.
A black and white photo of a savannah landscape with a pair of gazelles running in the foreground, several more gazelles in the distance, and sparse trees on the horizon.
A man on a boat, smiling and gesturing with his hand, with a body of water and a distant shoreline with buildings in the background.
A young man buying coconut from an elderly vendor at a night market, with fruits and snacks on display behind them.
People unloading fishing boat on a beach with white sand and turquoise water, under partly cloudy sky.
A person in a hat getting into a vehicle in a wooded outdoor area.
Beach scene with boats anchored near the shore and people swimming and walking along the sand.
A black and white photo of a field with a leaning tree in the foreground. There is a birdhouse attached to a branch of the tree. Several leafless trees are in the background.
A woman walking on a busy street carrying a large bag on her head, with a small bag in her hand. Other pedestrians and a truck visible in the background, with an old building and a tower behind.
People on a beach with boats and life jackets, some standing and some sitting, with the ocean in the background.
A street vendor stall with large umbrellas, a person sitting behind the counter, and various goods displayed for sale, set against a corrugated metal fence in an urban area.

Australia

Sydney came with a lot of change. A new city, a new rhythm, and the weight of architecture school pulling most of my focus. Somewhere along the way, photography slipped into the background. It was still there, but quieter like a child peeking out from behind a curtain, unsure whether to step forward or stay hidden.

My work from this time feels uncertain, and maybe that’s okay. It reflects a period of adjusting, of growing up, of learning how to exist in a place that didn’t quite feel like mine yet. The photos I did take are scattered, but they hold something real, a kind of searching, a softness, a need to still see beauty even when I didn’t know what I was looking for.

This chapter isn’t about clarity; it’s about drifting, becoming, and finding comfort in that in-between space.

A dense forest with tall, thin trees and green underbrush, sunlight filtering through the canopy.
Scenic view of distant mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky with forested hills in the foreground.
Beach with a sandy shore, a small concrete pier, and a grassy park area with trees, benches, and people walking or sitting, in front of hillside houses and trees.
Tall trees with green leaves against a clear blue sky with a slight lens flare on the left side.
Fishing rods leaning on a wooden dock with water beneath and a cityscape in the background.
Black and white photo of a coastline with houses on a cliff, overlooking the ocean with gentle waves, beach, and some plants in the foreground.
View of a waterfront area with a construction platform and a yellow excavator on a barge, fencing, and a backdrop of water, boats, and a hillside with buildings.
Black and white photo of a coastline view through trees, with a beach, water, and houses on a distant hill.
Ocean waves crashing against rocks along a shoreline
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair smiling outdoors against a clear blue sky.
A person wearing a hat and dark clothing standing on a rooftop while fishing, with fishing rods visible against a cloudy sky.
Cliffside with a viewing platform overlooking dense forest with trees and bushes.

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A person stands on a wooden curved walkway in a forest, taking a photo with a smartphone. The area has green and brown trees with dry grass nearby.
A wooden pier extends into a body of water, with construction equipment and a small yellow shed on the dock. The background features a wooded hill with houses, under a light blue sky with a few clouds.