Ammara Khan has been a member of NHSPA for almost three years.

Growing up, she wanted to become an artist. She said, “In those early years I was intrigued by the colors, shapes, forms, and textures around me."

Over time, she became more intrigued with black and white images and photographed less and less in color.

Now she is drawn to symmetry, light and shadows. “To me, shadows are the most mysterious element of a photograph. One can see what they want to see in the darkest part of an image. As a photographer, I write stories and shadows provide me the space to do so.”

Lately Ammara has been pursuing urban exploration and has been traveling to cover heritage architecture in her native country of Pakistan. Her goal is to help preserve some of it for future generations. She also sees it as a way to complete her own identity. She is planning an exhibition once the body of work is complete.

She sees photography as a therapy. “Over the years it has tamed and molded me to appreciate and wait for the right moment. The urge to press the shutter relentlessly is gone. Instead, I wait for the elements to fall into place. My Leica has been my savior and has brought me great joy by letting me see the vastness in a small view finder and that too with the distractions of colors."

"My goal is to reduce the clutter and focus on what really matters to me as an artist during my explorations.”

“I am thankful to be part of NHSPA as I have made friends for life and have learned and continue to get inspired by the wonderful work presented by the artists here.”