Osman Bin Aamir Abu Nasr
Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, I am a photographer whose work explores the intersection of culture, identity, and human connection. I studied at Berea College in Kentucky—the only no-tuition work college in the United States—where I gained a distinctive perspective shaped by community, resilience, and cultural exchange. My photography combines portraiture and landscape to capture both human emotion and the essence of the environments people inhabit. I am inspired by the diversity that surrounds me - the stories, traditions, and everyday experiences that define different cultures. I strive to reflect that richness through moments that feel both intimate and universal.
Contact: osman.aamir@live.com
“Joy”
This features Anupriya, whose vibrant energy and radiant smile embody the shared essence of our South Asian roots. The bangles she wears—a symbol of festivity and tradition—capture the rhythm of color, culture, and movement. This photograph celebrates the pure joy that comes from self-expression and belonging. It’s a reflection of how cultural identity can be both deeply personal and universally uplifting.
"Power"
This portrays my friend Gertrude from Zambia, photographed during a moment of reconnection with her cultural identity. Surrounded by nature, she radiates confidence and self-assurance. This portrait embodies her strength—the power to reclaim joy, to stand tall in her individuality, and to harmonize with the world around her. Through this image, I seek to honor the quiet yet commanding presence that emerges when someone feels wholly seen.
I grew up in Karachi, Pakistan, and being part of South Asian culture has shaped the way I see the world in subtle, but profound ways. Family, community, and food weren’t just aspects of daily life—they were a lens through which I learned connection, care, and presence. When I moved to the United States in 2021, I was suddenly immersed in a world of people from countless different backgrounds and experiences. That exposure taught me how small the world really is, and how deeply human values resonate across cultures. Through college and beyond, I built friendships with people from all over the globe—friends who weren’t necessarily from my own culture, but with whom I shared curiosity, joy, struggle, and celebration. Those moments—laughing with someone halfway across the world, hiking to a mountaintop, or simply sharing stories over a meal—taught me the power of noticing small, meaningful moments and emotions. When I pick up my camera, I carry all of that with me. My South Asian roots remind me to look for warmth, connection, and authenticity in every frame, while my experiences with diverse communities push me to seek the universality in those moments. Portrait photography, for me, is about finding that thread that ties us together—the shared humanity, the unspoken emotions, the quiet strength, and joy that transcend geography and language. My culture shaped the way I connect with people, and my lens captures the spaces where those connections become visible.
