Howdy/Salam

I’m Dahlia, a Lebanese-Syrian-American photographer, photo art director, sometimes writer and community producer from Dubai, now based in big, bad NYC.

Through photography and poetry, I explore the layers of Arab-American identity, weaving together themes of place, culture, religion, womanhood, loss, and love. I’m drawn to the quotidian and the seemingly mundane, using bold colors and contrast to reveal the beauty and story in what surrounds me. I’m my best self when I’m telling these stories — and when I’m bringing people together in community and connection.

Right now, I'm the Photo Editor + Photographer for Pratt Institute, am an UpNext Diversify Photographer, and a producer/programmer of the 'Banat El Hara' art exhibition alongside the Arab Film & Media Institute. I also serve as an Afikra community organizer and sometimes lead workshops on poetry, art and artists from the SWANA region.

In the past, I’ve worked across freelance, social, and agency spaces, creating content for brands like Nike, VICELAND, OREO, Fujifilm, and Naturally Curly. I was also a Diversify Photo x Fujifilm DEVELOP mentee and an AdClub i’mPART Women’s Fellow.

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