“People will always ask me, what type of photographer are you? Are you a fashion photographer or are you a documentary photographer? And I find it very difficult to answer because I enjoy all aspects of photography,” Egyptian-German photographer Malak Kabbani says. “For me, what I find essential is working with people. My work is very much about being honest with the person I’m photographing and getting to know them to give an accurate representation.” Malak Kabbani’s devotion to visualizing the interconnectedness of humans and their life stories stems from her desire to capture personality – not simply a still image. Over the years, she has come to realize that photography is more than just about the lighting, composition, or arrangement; it is also about fostering connection with another human in an effort to drive emotion. “There’s a lot of miscommunication in the world today, and I think that’s one of our biggest issues. So with my photography, I try not to approach anything with preconceived ideas because it’s more about my experience. People kind of tend to look at things and ask ‘why have you done that?’, but it…
‘There’s A Lot of Miscommunication in Our World’: Egyptian-German Photographer Malak Kabbani
October 9, 2021
