Published Works
My photographs have been published in several books, magazines, advertising, music events and others. I am also proud of starting the GKCF Children Calendar Project, an initiative that supported the education of kindergarten kids in refugee camps.
Here are some highlights of my published work.
Sofia
BOOK
The last guardian of the Mozoras station
In the 1920s, high up in the Troodos Mountains, close to Kato Amiantos, a small roadhouse with a veranda, and nearby spring-water was established by the Mozoras family. It was a khan that offered shade and refreshments for weary travelers.
In 1953 Michael Mozoras was appointed by the Colonial Government to be the postmaster for the area – and entrusted him with the “Mozoras” hand-stamp. The roadhouse became the Mozoras Station and the district would bare the family name. This unique development made the Mozoras postmark much sought after by collectors.
Sofia, the daughter of Michael Mozoras, ran the Station, until 2018 when she passed away.
Mahrooseh
BOOK
It was just like any other day, being stuck in Beirut traffic with nothing to do but look around when I noticed the Arabic word Mahrooseh (protected) on the back of a large truck in front of me. As I was there for a while, I started noticing the detailed art and hand-drawn vernacular calligraphy, the evil eye, the cedars and many decorative patterns. That was when I was inspired to begin this journey.
Your Hamra, my Hamra
BOOK
Under the Patronage of the Ministry of Culture, Your Hamra, My Hamra, a collaborative project and street photography competition aimed at bringing together photographers in a challenge to document and enternalize Beirut's Hamra Street with all its authenticity, variety and contradictions.
GKCF Children
CALENDAR PROJECT
After volunteering at the Ghassan Kanafani Cultural Cultural Foundation (GKCF) and their kindergartens for children (ages 3-6 years) in several refugee camps across Lebanon. I was inspired start an initiative of producing a calendar project. All proceeds went towards the children's kindergarten annual tuition fees. The funds raised from the calendar sales covered the education of 36 kindergarten children for a period of two consecutive years.
Threads of Identity
BOOK
This book is a record of the 50 years Widad Kamel Kawar spent researching, collecting and preserving part of the heritage of Palestine. This endeavour evolved into the Widad Kawar Collection, the largest to date of Palestinian traditional dress and accessories, comprising more than 3,000 items.
Palestinian Embroidery Motifs
BOOK
Unlike previously published books on Palestinian embroidery, this book is the first to document all the different motifs by origin and names used on the old dresses.
May Naser in Concert
POSTER
Lebanese singer and musician, May Naser sings classic songs from the her heritage.
Olives & Lemons
BOOK
"In this book, the photographer - Falak Shawwa - has openly managed to capture the faces, the crafts; almost the very essence of the subject so sensitively explored."
- The Pissouri Contact
Rumours
F&B + ADVERTISING
Food & Beverage photography used for establishment interior walls, menus and promote one of the Islands’ favourite coastal destinations - Rumors has a cool vibe and welcoming atmosphere.
Memoriz
PRODUCTS
A private-brand, owned by SLG Kuwait that hosts a multitude of beautifying and enriching products.
Equality Authority
ANNUAL REPORT
Cover photography for the Equality Authority 2005 annual report commissioned by the European Union and the Government of Cyprus. The Equality Authority was established as a result of Cyprus’ harmonisation with EU legislation and aims at impartial assistance to victims of discrimination.
Aswat Ensamble
DVD COVER
The Winter Collection - A night of Arabic folkloric and classical music. Presented by Zawaya, a San Francisco based NGO.