Qarim Zam’s photography is a deeply personal and spiritual reflection of his worldview, rooted in keen observation and inspired by Islam. With a desire to document the everyday beauty of the world around him, he embraces the simplicity of the moment, capturing life’s fleeting yet profound details through powerful visual narratives.
Based in Stone Town, the historic port of Zanzibar City, Tanzania, Zam finds magic in the rhythms of daily life. Without a traditional camera, he relies entirely on his iPhone, an accessible tool that allows him to document his surroundings with authenticity and ease. A visual storyteller specializing in portrait, editorial, and documentary photography, Qarim is passionate about exploring environmental, social, and cultural issues. He travels extensively throughout Tanzania, spending months in the field to create compelling images that tell important stories. His approach to composition is entirely intuitive—light, angles, and framing come naturally to him, a skill honed through instinct rather than formal training.
