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Aly Hazzaa is an Egyptian street and documentary photographer, living in Cairo, Egypt.
August 31, 2022
On his 13th birthday, Aly took over his dad’s Kodak camera, put a label with his name on it, and considered it as a “self-gift”. He then started to document everything around him from his point of view, with curious eyes not just looking for mere beauty.
Aly is known for his passion for street photography, and during the 2011 Egyptian revolution, his drive for freedom led him to capture this historical moment in his own way. He took time afterwards to reflect on his personal path and decided to take one of the hardest decisions of his life: giving up his career in mechanical engineering to pursue a full-time career in photography.
Among other events, Aly participated in :
– “People are the red line” photography exhibition
– “Cairo – New Testimonies of an ongoing Revolution,” Exhibition Touring Germany 2012-2013
– “Shoof” photography exhibition 2014.
He has also judged photo competitions and his work has been published in international outlets such as :
– New York times,
– The Washington Post
– The Globe and Mail.
For Aly, the contrast between what is perceived as beautiful and what is perceived as ugly shapes his visual voice. He uses photography to explore multiple narratives and reflect on human connection. His work expresses a longing to capture moments of joy, passion, and humanity.
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Aly Hazzaa is an Egyptian street and documentary photographer, living in Cairo, Egypt.