Painted in Lights: Different Shades of Cairo Captured in this Cinematic Photo Series

October 23, 2020

By Noran Morsi

By Noran Morsi

Cairo Bridge view. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

The Cairo landscape is one that any Cairene is used to; and while it takes a special eye for photos to make one rethink the scenes they see every day, Nada Essa just might be that photographer to change the game.

The 21-year old Cairene shoots Cairo on her mobile phone and manipulates the images’ colors to show a different side of the city closer to indie film cinematography.

While Essa studies physical education, she considers photography a hobby she does on the side.

Sandy Cairo Bridge view. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

“I started shooting when I was 14 years old and I really love what I do. I love to draw the shot, not just capture it,” Essa told Egyptian Streets. Cairo Bridge view at dawn. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

Essa faced a lot of criticism on her shots, due to their untraditional nature and unique colors. Cairo Bridge view. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

“A lot of people used to tell me when seeing my shots, you are weird, you should buy a new phone, and a lot of frustrating words but I continued what I love with the encouragement of my family and some of my friends,” Essa added. Cairo Bridge view. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

Cairo Bridge view. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

Downtown Cairo’s Nile view. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

Cairo after a 2020 October Sunrise. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

Cairo after a 2020 October Sunrise. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

Cairo after a 2020 October Sunrise. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

Cairo after a 2020 October Sunrise. Photo courtesy of Nada Essa.

You can view more of Nada Essa’s work on her Instagram @nadawinx.

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