
Samar Hazboun
Palestine
Samar Hazboun is a Palestinian photographer who holds a masters degree in Photojournalism from the University of Westminster, a BA in International Relations, and a degree in Photo and Video Therapy. In 2019, she was a mentor for the Canon education program in Italy. In 2018 she was chosen for the JS Masterclass for the World Press Photo. She worked as a Middle East Photo Editor for AFP for over 4 years before embarking on a freelance career. She’s been published by the New York Times, Al-Jazeera, The Washington Post, The Intercept and El Pai.
Ahel El-Ard (People of the land)
Ahel el-Ard is a project that delves into the deep-rooted connection that Palestinians have with their land. Through subtle and artistic imagery, the project showcases how individuals seamlessly blend with their surroundings, creating a poetic portrayal of their harmonious relationship with the land.