Dahlia is a Lebanese/Syrian/American storyteller whose passions are rooted in photography, community programming and writing who's based in NYC.
Born and raised in Dubai, she grew up as a third culture kid, an experience that shapes a global perspective on her projects and the world. She's at her best when she's telling stories and creating spaces where people can come together in connection and community.
Her personal projects explore the layers of Arab-American identity through photography and poetry. She gravitates toward the quotidian and seemingly mundane, using bold colors and contrast to reveal beauty in everyday moments. She bring together themes of place, culture, society, religion, womanhood, loss and love with the intention of providing new perspectives of the SWANA region.
Currently, she's making/curating visuals as the Photo Editor/Photographer for Pratt Institute, is an UpNext Diversify Photographer and a producer of the 'Banat El Hara' art exhibition, which was previously done alongside the Arab Film & Media Institute. She also serves as an Afikra community organizer and leads workshops on things like zinemaking and artists from the region.
She's worked across freelance, social, academia+ spaces, producing content for The Wall Street Journal, VICELAND, OREO, Fujifilm, Boatsetter and more. She was previously a Diversify Photo x Fujifilm DEVELOP mentee and an AdClub i’mPART Women’s Fellow. In past lives, she almost went to law school, played basketball and was in an emo cover band.
Open to new opportunities! For inquiries: dahliaddaa@gmail.com
Logo by Rama Duwaji
Dahlia is a Lebanese/Syrian/American storyteller whose passions are rooted in photography, community programming and writing who's based in NYC.
Born and raised in Dubai, she grew up as a third culture kid, an experience that shapes a global perspective on her projects and the world. She's at her best when she's telling stories and creating spaces where people can come together in connection and community.
Her personal projects explore the layers of Arab-American identity through photography and poetry. She gravitates toward the quotidian and seemingly mundane, using bold colors and contrast to reveal beauty in everyday moments. She bring together themes of place, culture, society, religion, womanhood, loss and love with the intention of providing new perspectives of the SWANA region.
Currently, she's making/curating visuals as the Photo Editor/Photographer for Pratt Institute, is an UpNext Diversify Photographer and a producer of the 'Banat El Hara' art exhibition, which was previously done alongside the Arab Film & Media Institute. She also serves as an Afikra community organizer and leads workshops on things like zinemaking and artists from the region.
She's worked across freelance, social, academia+ spaces, producing content for The Wall Street Journal, VICELAND, OREO, Fujifilm, Boatsetter and more. She was previously a Diversify Photo x Fujifilm DEVELOP mentee and an AdClub i’mPART Women’s Fellow. In past lives, she almost went to law school, played basketball and was in an emo cover band.
Open to new opportunities! For inquiries: dahliaddaa@gmail.com
Logo by Rama Duwaji