Aly Hazzaa is a documentary photographer based in Cairo, Egypt. Specializing in editorial and street photography, his work has been featured in major international publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Globe and Mail. An accomplished artist with a global footprint, Hazzaa’s photographs have been exhibited at Somerset House, London (2024), as well as in Germany for People Are the Red Line: Cairo (2012–2013) and Shoof (2014). He actively contributes to the photography community, serving as a jury member for competitions on both local and international levels. Hazzaa’s professional career began during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, where he transitioned from mechanical engineering to full-time photography to document historical social change. His practice explores the dynamic tension between beauty and harsh reality, building layered visual narratives that highlight humanity and resilience. Sharing these stories and documenting the world is my passion, but protecting the integrity of my work is paramount. Please note that I do not permit my photography to be scraped, downloaded, or utilized by any person, corporation, LLM, or AI agent without my direct, written consent and a formalized contract. If you are interested in licensing my work, please reach out.