AJ Numan

AJ Numan is a renowned photographer and visual artist based in Los Angeles, California. He has been capturing stunning images of the world around him for over a decade. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Guardian.

AJ was born and raised in Los Angeles, where he developed an early passion for photography. He began taking pictures of his friends and family at a young age, and soon realized that he had a talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life. After graduating from high school, AJ attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena to further hone his craft.

Throughout his career, AJ has traveled extensively to capture unique images from around the world. He has photographed everything from landscapes to cityscapes to portraits of people from all walks of life. His work often focuses on themes such as identity, culture, and humanity’s relationship with nature.

In addition to his photography work, AJ is also an accomplished filmmaker and educator. He has taught classes at various institutions across the United States and abroad on topics such as documentary filmmaking and digital media production. He also regularly speaks at conferences about his experiences as a photographer and visual artist.

AJ’s work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Tate Modern in London. His photographs have also been featured in numerous books and magazines, including National Geographic Traveler Magazine and The New Yorker Magazine. In 2020 he was awarded the prestigious Lucie Award for Documentary Photography for his series “The Human Condition” which explored themes of identity through portraiture across five continents over five years.