Landscape Photograph

Zakaria was born on September 16, 1964 in Tbilisi, Soviet Republic of Georgia. He grew in the artistic family. Hence, from his early years he was exposed to classical, folk and jazz music as well as to the fine arts, films and photography. He is influenced and inspired by works of Surrealists and Impressionists. Among photographers he admires Henry Cartier-Bresson, Man Ray and Edward Weston. From music his favorites are Joe Zawinul and Herbie Hancock. When Zakaria became 7, his grandfather presented him a Smena 8M Lomo photo camera. Grandpa tought and helped him to take photos. Soon after he was able to work independently. Ever since Zakaria enjoys photography. As an 80's student, he dreamed about an SLR camera. At that time he could not afford it. Later he persuaded his lifetime passion. Today various exclusive analog cameras had found their place in his collection. Photography stays his biggest fascination: another artistic way to translate moods and perceptions.