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Personal Projects

Beyond cloud technology: exploring visual storytelling through photography, preserving family culinary heritage through Food Archaeology, and keeping the memory of Yaroun alive.

Photography Portfolio

Capturing light, architecture, urban landscapes, and travel perspectives.

Architecture

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Sony α7 IV • 24mm f/2.8

Frankfurt Skyline at Twilight

Reflections of modern financial architecture along the Main river as dusk settles over Frankfurt.

Landscapes

Sydney, Australia

Sony α7 IV • 70mm f/4

Sydney Harbour Mist & Opera House

Early morning golden light breaking through harbour fog across the iconic Sydney coastline.

Landscapes

Yaroun, South Lebanon

Fujifilm X100V • 23mm f/2

Yaroun Olive Groves at Sunset

Centuries-old olive trees overlooking the rolling hills of South Lebanon in warm evening light.

Travel

Swiss Alps

Sony α7 IV • 35mm f/2

Alpine High Pass Curves

Winding mountain roads cutting through mist and granite peaks near the German-Swiss border.

Architecture

Frankfurt Banking District

Fujifilm X100V • 23mm f/5.6

Urban Geometry & Glass Reflections

Abstract geometric play of glass, shadows, and sky in Frankfurt's financial core.

Street

Old Town, Byblos

Leica Q2 • 28mm f/2.8

Ancient Stone Alleyways

Cobblestone streets and arched bougainvillea doorways in ancient Phoenician port city.

Preserving Culinary Memory

Food Archaeology: Preserving Mum's Recipes

An ongoing archive dedicated to documenting, refining, and preserving my mother's authentic Lebanese recipes, traditional spice blends, and family cooking techniques.

Mum's Signature Sunday Family Heritage Recipe

Authentic Lebanese Kibbeh Nayyeh

A revered Levantine delicacy handed down through generations. Finely minced prime lamb blended with rinsed fine bulgur, fresh garden mint, marjoram, and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.

Prep Time25 mins
Servings4 - 6 portions
Traditional Breakfast Flatbread

Wild Thyme & Sumac Manakish

Soft handcrafted yeast dough topped with wild dried thyme, tangy wild sumac berries, toasted sesame seeds, and rich Lebanese extra virgin olive oil baked until golden.

Prep Time40 mins prep + 8 mins bake
Servings6 flatbreads
Mum's Comforting Winter Staple

Kibbeh bi Laban (Warm Yogurt Soup)

Delicate stuffed Kibbeh dumplings simmered in a velvety garlic-infused cooked yogurt broth with fragrant coriander and toasted pine nuts.

Prep Time45 mins
Servings6 portions
Tribute & Roots

Memory of Yaroun (يارون)

A heartfelt tribute honoring the memory of my father's hometown—Yaroun, situated in the hills of South Lebanon.

🌿 Ancient Olive Groves

Yaroun's centuries-old olive trees represent endurance, strength, and deep connection to the land across generations.

🏡 Stone Architecture

Traditional red-roofed stone homes carved into the rolling landscape, reflecting timeless craftsmanship and community warmth.

❤️ Father's Legacy

Carrying forward my father's pride in his hometown, ensuring our family story, generosity, and roots remain vibrant.