This month features Cairo-based photographer Mahmoud Gawish. I met Mahmoud early in 2012 at a photography course. Now best known for shooting Egyptian indie band Cairokee as well as singer Zap Sarwat, his work has extended to include a whole range of things, from weddings to product-shooting to landscapes.
“For me, photography has always been about happiness. When I take a photo of someone, I always see a smile through my lens.”
“But sometimes, the best shots are taken spontaneously and only in those pictures do you see more, you see the person as they really are- all their small quirks, the things their heart beat for, and the picture comes to life.”
“If there is one thing I learnt from working in this field is that you get to see people as they really are, regardless of whatever fame they may have. I respect Cairokee because they do what they do for the love of music, not for money.”
“I’ve been doing a bit of traveling lately. I just came back from Beirut and when people ask me about it, I say it’s beautiful place but when we travel we often see the best of that place and so we judge Cairo rather harshly.”
Check out Mahmoud’s Facebook page here
Landscapes of Cairo 