Thanks to social media apps like Instagram, we’ve come to know of so many talented shutterbugs around us. Whether photography is their bread and butter or a passionate hobby, their images can often change our worldview. Some of Bahrain’s photographers are extremely talented and provide beautiful narratives of life on the island.
As we celebrate World Photography Day, here are some of our favourite photographers based in Bahrain. Scroll to check out some of their pictures or follow them on Instagram.
Featured by the Museum of Metropolitan Art (MOMA) in the USA, Mustafa AbdulHadi is an incredibly talented photographer in Bahrain. His images capture the essence of everyday life on the island as well as focus on the aesthetics of different landscapes and celebrated landmarks.
Capturing the evolution of culture in Bahrain, Ishaq Madan’s photos depict the modern Arab youth, their trysts with tradition and global outlooks.
A native of Kerala, India, Jino Isaac Verghese is drawn to nature, capturing beautiful images of water bodies, the Tree of Life, and more around the island.
All things Bahrain – Anas’ photographs capture day-to-day beauties on the island – whether it’s the Athar monument, Bahrain Bay, a beach, or the night lights of the city.
A fascination for architecture is palpable through all of Theodoros Bafitos’ pictures. From the innovative car parking structure in the Pearling Path to Riffa’s heritage sites – he presents to you all the architectural marvels that leave you awestruck.
Enas Sistani, a photographer whose work has been talked about in the international media, creates beautiful narratives through her images. A talented street photographer, she uses her platform to create awareness around mental health, while also exploring the many facets of culture and life in Bahrain.
Basma is a landscape photographer who takes stunning shots of landmarks in Bahrain. Basma is also incredibly talented at capturing celestial events – full moon, supermoon, and more.
A futuristic visual artist, Saeed Baloch’s work combines gorgeous landscapes as well as AI visualisations. Saeed dreams up futuristic scenarios in Bahrain, that his viewers fall in love with.
If you’re a fan of Wes Anderson’s visual world of pastel shades, symmetry, and quiet elegance, Camille Zakharia’s talent will enthral you.
On one side, Khalid Khan is a doctor. On the other, he wields his camera to capture landscapes, cityscapes, and everyday urban lives in Bahrain through street photography. Khan’s astrophotography is also worth checking out – finding the most amazing angles of the moon against Bahrain’s iconic landmarks.
Ahmed Abdulaziz AlAnsari takes us through various nooks and corners of Bahrain, exploring landscapes, people, nature, and more.
