Hamzeh Zahran is a documentary and conceptual photographer based in San Francisco, California. Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, he began his journey in photography as a skate photographer, documenting the vibrant skateboard community in his hometown.

In 2009, Zahran moved to the United States, earning a degree from Suffolk University in Boston in 2015. Since then, he has traveled extensively, spending much of his time between San Francisco and New York, refining his craft and creating both personal and professional projects.

Zahran’s notable projects include 10 Years After the War, an exploration of post-conflict southern Lebanon; Mukhmal, which delves into the experiences of LGBTQ individuals in the Middle East; and Be my Lil Baby!, a personal reflection on existence and identity.

His work has been featured in publications such as Beyond Kings, Go, Leica Camera Blog, Tagsters, Venture (Suffolk University), and Vita.it. His clients include Philadelphia Skateboards, Pondicheri Café, Public Society, and the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). A portfolio of client work is available upon request.

Zahran is also deeply committed to volunteerism, having collaborated with organizations such as ACTED, The Bedouins Skateboard Artivism, and ICNA Relief.

In addition to his photography, Zahran has held roles at prestigious institutions, including Magnum Photos, the International Center for Photography, and Blink.la. He has also contributed to major companies like Airbnb, AMD, and Google, where he currently works as a Digital Archivist (DAM).