A portrait of an Afghan woman photographer, holding a Canon camera to her eye, her face partially obscured by the camera and her blue hijab. She is wearing a traditional Afghan dress.

From aspiring healer to visual storyteller: My journey through the lens.

About Me

I am Hosna Fazily, a photographer based in Afghanistan. My path to photography has been uniquely my own. While my early studies were in medicine, driven by a wish to heal, I discovered another form of healing – the power of visual storytelling. Life’s unexpected turns led me to embrace the camera as my instrument to document, to preserve, and to share the world through my perspective.

My photography is a personal exploration and a tribute to Afghanistan. I am deeply drawn to capturing the vibrant life of Afghan streets and the enduring beauty of our cultural heritage. Whether it’s the fleeting moments in bustling city corners or the timeless echoes within ancient monuments, I aim to reveal the rich tapestry of Afghan culture and the resilient spirit of its people. This dedication has brought international recognition, with my work being shortlisted for three years in the Silk Road International Photography Competition and published in Silk Road Magazine in 2023.

More than just capturing images, I aspire to build bridges of understanding and challenge prevailing narratives about Afghanistan. I am committed to using photography as a tool for documentation, for cultural exchange, and to contribute to a more nuanced and human perspective of my homeland. With passion and purpose, I am eager to further develop my skills and vision, and continue on this journey of visual storytelling.

Explore a selection of my photographs, categorized into Heritage & Culture, Street Photography, and Portrait Photography. Each gallery represents a facet of my vision, capturing moments and stories from Afghanistan that I am eager to share with you. Through these images, I invite you to see Afghanistan through my eyes and discover the beauty and resilience within my homeland.

Portrait of Hosna Fazily, an Afghan woman in a blue hijab and white coat with a stethoscope, holding and reading a medical pamphlet in Dari. The image represents her reflection on her path from medicine to photography.
A portrait photograph of an Afghan girl, seen from behind, standing in the doorway of a stone structure. She wears a colorful dress and looks out towards a sunlit landscape, symbolizing hope and future prospects.
A portrait of an Afghan schoolgirl wearing a full blue hijab, sitting outdoors and studying her books. Red headphones are placed on the ground beside her. Emphasizes determination and perseverance in difficult conditions.
A street photography image of a Yalda Night in Afghanistan, featuring fruits, a poetry book, and a traditional samovar, celebrating the ancient tradition of this night.
Four young Afghan boys are intently focused on playing a traditional game with small objects on a dusty ground circle in a street photography style image.
A panoramic street photography shot of colorful houses nestled on a mountainside in Kabul, Afghanistan, with communication towers silhouetted against the sky.
A woman in motion, wearing a vividly colored blue and green traditional dress that appears to swirl around her.
The distinctive yellow facade of Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque in Kabul, with pigeons flying and gathering in the foreground.
View through a dark archway into the brightly lit courtyard of the Great Mosque of Herat, famous for its intricate blue tilework.
Herat Central Blue Mosque at sunset. Historical Afghan architecture bathed in warm sunset light.