Behind every frame lies a calm voice asking us to linger, to look again.
There’s something poetic about the way Tariq Ouhti sees the world — clouds, light, color, and fleeting emotion, all captured with quiet intention. His work speaks in stillness, inviting the viewer to linger just a little longer.
His work speaks in stillness, inviting the viewer to linger just a little longer.
Tariq’s story with photography began in 2007 when his family got their first digital camera — a modest 3-megapixel device.
A Photographer Who Sees Differently
He found himself drawn to landscapes, experimenting instinctively. A turning point came when he discovered HDR photography on DeviantArt. “I saw an HDR photo for the first time and I knew — I wanted to create that kind of image.”
In 2013, after receiving his first salary, he bought his own camera and dove fully into the world of photography.
“What inspires me most is place and weather,” he shares. “I love shooting when there are clouds in the sky.” Whether planned or spontaneous, his photographs always reflect a connection to the moment — a subtle interplay of light and instinct.
Tariq doesn’t claim a signature style, but his friends gave him a nickname that hints at his impact: L3alamiya, meaning “worldwide.” He plays with light naturally, chasing beauty where others might not look. His work is both experimental and emotional — a space where vibrant HDR and intimate candids coexist.
Among his most meaningful images are those taken during Eid: a simple moment of laughter between his parents and nephew, full of warmth and memory. “It’s one of those images that stays with you,” he says. “It lives beyond the frame.”
When asked what he hopes people feel when they see his photography, his answer is clear: “I want them to stop scrolling. To really see the photo — not just glance at it.”
And if his photography could speak?
“It would say: Look deeper.”
