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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Town, Byblos
Leica Q2 • 28mm f/2.8
Ancient Stone Alleyways
Cobblestone streets and arched bougainvillea doorways in ancient Phoenician port city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.