Being a business graduate, I always thought that I was a left-brained person till the time I stumbled upon a medium which brought out the hidden inner artist in me - photography. Having undergone the one-year rigorous program at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture in Pakistan, my understanding and appreciation of the medium only deepened. I was awed by the fact that photography was such a powerful medium of expression.
I now consider photography as a natural extension of my being and use it as a canvas to express my thoughts and connect with my audience. Through my subjects and photographic style, I speak my mind and believe that each of my images reflects a part of my soul and more importantly helps me define who I am.
One can never truly explore oneself - but to hope that one would! I am on this journey of self-exploration, sharing stories that come straight from my heart – in the hope that they would speak to you in just the same spirit, as they moved me.
Published Work
Book: Women Under Siege | Voices Breaking Boundaries | 2013
Gulf Elite | The Express Tribune | Glasstire | Bollywood Plus
Exhibitions
The Space, twofour54 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Exposure 2013 | New York, USA
Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture | Karachi, Pakistan
Personal Projects
http://mahwashr.wordpress.com
Women In Green And Beyond | A photojournalistic project on Pakistan’s Women’s Cricket Team
Spirituality In Green | A photo essay on Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine
Self Portrait Series | Fine Art project
In My Dreams | Fine Art project
Colors Of Seasons And Fire
Poetry Pieces
Continuing Education In Photography
Master class with Henry Horenstein
Houston Center for Photography
2012
Master class with Susan Burnstine
Houston Center for Photography
2011
Nationality | Pakistani
Currently based in Abu Dhabi, UAE
