Amaan Ali is a documentary photographer and filmmaker based in London. His projects delve into environmental crises, socio-political issues, and the intricacies of life across borders.
His work has been featured in prominent international publications, including The Guardian, BBC, CNN, Earth Photo, and CIWEM. His exhibitions have spanned globally, with showcases at the Royal Geographical Society (London), Officine Fotografiche (Italy), The Reference (Seoul), and MMX Gallery (London), among others.
Ali’s work has earned several accolades, including the Young Environmental Photographer of the Year (EPOTY 2021) award by Nikon Europe. He has also been a finalist for the Earth Photo Award and received recognition from the Life Framer competition.
A recent MA in Photography program graduate at Kingston School of Art, Ali’s final project, Ruins of a Body, explored the life and struggles of Iranian activist Azamat Azhdari, combining documentary film techniques to illuminate themes of resistance and identity.
Exhibitions and Awards
2024 Life as you see it, Fujifilm House of Photography.
2024 Ruins of a Body at Espacio Gallery, London.
2024 Woman Life Freedom Protest photos at Stanley Picker Gallery.
2022 Mmx Gallery, London.
2022 Officine Fotografiche, Rome.
2022 The Reference, Seoul.
2022 Earth Photo, Finalist.
2011 Young Environmental Photographer of the Year.
2021 Life Framer Awards, Youthhood, Winner.
2021 Royal Geographical Society, London.
2021 Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire.
2021 Moores Valley Country Park and Forest, Dorset.
2021 Grizedale, Cumbria.
Publication
Royal Photographic Society, pg 16-17.
In The Quiet Heart, Zero Nine Magazine.
Pages of Barren Mountains, Korper Magazine
The Guardian, Environmental Photographer of the Year 2022 in Pictures.
Press
The Guardian, Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 in Pictures.
Euro News, Environmental Photo Awards
UN Climate Change Conference, Cop26.
8shades best environmental photography.