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its Instagram handle for a chance to get featured on the
page.
It also collaborates with Msheireb Museums, Qatar
Foundation, and the Sheraton Grand Doha Hotel.
Latifa says: “We started two years ago and our
community is growing. More than 500 people are now
involved, and our members are going places. Seeing
people’s different perspectives opens your mind.”
Her favourite walk was around the Al Wakrah Souq
area. “It felt like we were discovering a hidden
garden,” she says. “There was a nostalgic feel to the old
neighbourhood streets. I had an emotional and personal
connection as it reminded me of my childhood in the
area. We went into abandoned houses and found old
photos and old posters, relics of previous lives.
“We photographed the architecture of the 70s and 80s,
documenting the designs and patterns, the layouts and
old trees.
“Afterwards, someone contacted us on social media and
said: ‘That was my grandfather’s house’. It is wonderful
to make those connections.”
She adds: “Through photowalks, I’ve gotten to meet
the photography community, as well as some very
talented people who didn’t know they had this eye for
photography. It is good to learn from each other.”
What is her advice for budding photographers? “Just
take photos. You learn mainly from practicing. We want
people to feel empowered to be able to produce art
through an accessible medium.”
Follow @pa.qatar on Instagram to discover the hidden gems of
Qatar and learn more about Photo Art Qatar’s photowalks.
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