photo by Myriam Boulos

Gabriel is a photographer based in Beirut. His work questions systemic and self-imposed borders and the role of images in constructing or dismantling them.

He has collaborated with national and international publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Mediapart, DAZED, and M le magazine, as well as with organizations including UN Women and Mercy Corps.

Selected in 2022 for the Arab Documentary Photography Program by the Magnum Foundation and the Prince Claus Fund for his project Doumari, he later joined the 2025 Joop Swart Masterclass with World Press Photo.

A self-taught photographer, Gabriel holds an MA in Political Science and International Relations. He has worked in disaster management and recovery across SWANA. Both captivated by the region and weary of hearing that “things were better before,” his disillusionment with conventional political actors has reaffirmed his belief in the power of stories to bear witness and inspire social change.

GRANTS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

2025 - Joop Swart Masterclass - World Press Photo
2024 - Centre de la photograpie Genève - Mentorship Program
2022 - Arab Documentary Photography Program

FEATURES & CLIENTS

The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Le Monde, Mediapart, DAZED, Der Standard, La Revue 6Mois, Socialter, Megaphone News, La Vie, Les Jours, So Good, Le Fooding, UN Women, Mercy Corps


All works and content
© Gabriel Ferneini 2025