Al Qomra: A Gathering of Visual Storytellers

There is a particular pleasure in discovering how others perceive the visual world, in hearing which photographs have moved them, which moments stopped them in their tracks. Photography books carry within them not merely images, but the philosophy and technique of how their makers chose to frame a moment, to compose light and shadow, to tell a story through the camera’s eye.

Al Qomra, a photography meetup, brings together those who share this passion. It is an informal gathering, unhurried and open, where photography enthusiasts and creatives exchange ideas around visual storytelling. The conversation ranges across different photographic approaches and techniques, exploring the many languages through which photographers communicate with their viewers.

Guests are invited to bring a photobook that resonates with them, one that has inspired their own practice or simply captivated their eye. These volumes become the seeds of discussion, the shared reference points from which conversation grows. In this way, the evening becomes less about instruction and more about dialogue. The books themselves become the teachers, and the community becomes the classroom.

The gathering takes place at Berklee Abu Dhabi on 10 November 2026 from 6 to 8 in the evening. It is the kind of event that reminds us that the pursuit of visual art is not solitary, but communal, enriched by the insights and experiences of others who find themselves moved by the same questions about light, composition, meaning and form.