Princess Reem on a roll: Saudis can capture Kingdom like no other

There’s a known proverb “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

A picture or a photograph can transport the viewer into another place or time and can tell the viewer of a story, just as the proverb explains it. A photographer who is able to grab the attention of the spectator and provide them with the pleasure of viewing can be defined as a successful photographer, one that has a keen eye on a specific detail in the angle they’re shooting that would grab the attention of any spectator.

The granddaughter of the late King Faisal Al-Saud, Princess Reem Al-Faisal is a well-known photographer, with a career spanning over close to 25 years. She started her career just like any photographer, placed a camera in her hand, got the feel of the camera, started shooting and grew a habit of doing so. She says that was not a career plan from the get go but soon enough she found herself taking great shots that were very worthy of printing. She moved on to studying photography professionally in Paris, France and worked for commissions and projects here and there that helped shape her career.

Her work has been exhibited in many countries around the world, her collection reflects her travels in countries such as China, Egypt, Ireland, Istanbul-Turkey, many cities in Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, Makkah, Madina), the US and many more. She was the first photographer from the Gulf region to have exhibited her work in Palestine, she also has exhibited her work in South Korea, Dubai, Egypt, Germany, France, the US and the Netherlands.

The uniqueness in her photography can be defined as a sensitive form of photography due to the rawness of the images.

Original article by Rawan Radwan

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Princess Reem on a roll: Saudis can capture Kingdom like no other