Kinan is a photographer and software engineer based in Chicago. He focuses on capturing fleeting moments of joy and resilience within the urban hustle. With a sharp eye for detail honed through his engineering background, Kinan offers a unique perspective in his photography that blends technical precision with artistic vision. His work features a grainy, nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic street photography and film.

By combining traditional darkroom techniques with modern technology, he carefully crafts each image, honoring the rich legacy of film photography while embracing the possibilities of the digital age. Kinan works with vintage cameras and lenses using classic and cinematic film stocks to capture images with depth, texture, and authenticity. He develops his film using handcrafted chemical processes, achieving distinctive, dramatic tones and a nostalgic, timeless aesthetic. Then, Kinan photographs his film negatives with a digital camera, emulating the process of analog enlargers to maintain the integrity of the original film. This hybrid approach allows him to merge the tactile beauty of film with the precision of digital tools, creating work that connects the past and present through artistry and craftsmanship.

Originally from Damascus, Syria, the world's oldest city, Kinan's passion for photography was ignited by the city's vibrant energy, bustling souks, and jasmine wafting through ancient streets, where Roman ruins stand alongside modern cafes. Growing up surrounded by this intricate blend of the old and the new has given him a unique perspective on street photography, enabling him to capture the dynamic contrasts that define urban life. Through his images, Kinan invites viewers to pause and reflect on the stories that unfold in the everyday rhythm of these urban spaces.