Soraya Zaman is a photographer in New York City.
Born in Sydney, Australia, I am Soraya Zaman, a visual artist currently based in New York City. After earning my Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics from the University of Technology Sydney, I embarked on a transformative year-long journey around the globe, armed with nothing but my camera. This expedition ignited my passion for documentation and marked the inception of my artistic career in photography.
As a versatile photographer, I operate in both artistic and commercial realms, engaging with a diverse array of subjects including portraiture, fashion, documentary reportage, still life, and environmental photography. My work is characterized by an authentic exploration of identity, often drawing from my own experiences as a queer and non-binary individual.
My curiosity and commitment to representation led me to chronicle the lives of individuals within the trans-masculine community across the United States, culminating in the critically acclaimed publication of American Boys in April 2019 through nonprofit publisher Daylight Books. This powerful series was showcased in a vibrant public exhibition at Melbourne’s Fed Square in January 2022, an iconic cultural hub known for its commitment to community and the arts. Recently, select images from American Boys were acquired by the esteemed Bowdoin College Museum of Art, joining their permanent collection and underscoring the enduring impact of my work.
While American Boys centered on travel and intimate portraiture within personal environments, my recent engagement in the SoMad artist residency program has provided a unique opportunity to ground my practice in a single location. With both time and space to experiment, I am now diving deeper into the genre of still life photography, expanding my fine art practice beyond the confines of the image to embrace mixed media and sculptural elements.
Commercial portfolio available upon request
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