2026 PHOTOJOURNALISM TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Ammar Bowaihl
Toronto, ON
Ammar Bowaihl is a Yemeni, Saudi-born, Toronto-based documentary and street photographer exploring the human condition, immigration, and relocation. His relationship with photography began in high school, where the camera became a way to observe and document everyday life. Drawing from his experiences growing up in the Middle East and building a life in Canada, Ammar uses photography to explore Toronto’s diverse communities and amplify stories that are often overlooked or unheard.
Project Gallery
This photography explores migration, belonging, and the complexities of adapting to a new home. Through collaborative portrait made in Toronto, the work reflects on the tension between cultural identity and the desire to belong. It considers the emotional instability of migration while celebrating diasporic communities and the spaces they create for connection.
