SYRCLE BI AHLAMI

Photo Shoot 

Ahlam and I decided to name our shoot “SYRcle bi Ahlami,” which means “SYRcle in My Dreams.” We wanted it to communicate the beauty of Syrian culture, not the tragedy. So we focused on traditional objects and textiles. While shooting, I wanted the models to have fun. I served them tea and Syrian food, and we all listened to Syrian music. All of the models were Syrian refugees that we found through Revivre, a Parisian organization that helps refugees relocate to France.