burn diary posts
When I’m in Saudi on a Friday, my father will always have us join him to the Friday prayer at the mosque. He’ll ask us to listen to the lecture, and then debate at home and see if we can apply anything we’ve learned. Since we were schooled in England, we went to a catholic …
Hi! This is Tasneem! @tasneemalsultan I’m a Saudi/American photographer shooting mostly weddings in the Middle East and anywhere I get to travel to. Very happy to have the opportunity to share my life on Burn Dairy for a week. Super nervous too! This is my father drinking his tea, in Saudi, as he usually does …
My last post as Burn Diary contributor, and I’m taking a wee bit liberty with this one. It’s a recent scan of a picture I made for my ongoing personal series, Komorebi. This week has been great, and I’d like to thank @kayaleeberne, @diegorlando, and @davidalanharvey for the opportunities, help and generosity. Thank you, Instagramers, …
Today’s been a gloomy day in Shanghai. Now, finally, nightfall. @zhaosheila for @burndiary
On a mild day like today, locals enjoy outdoor activities and soaking up the winter sun at Fuxing Park. The park was designed by the French in the early 20th century. It’s also one of my preferred parks around Shanghai’s French Concession. @zhaosheila for @burndiary
Last night, I went to a Christmas party where I met Mama G, (@Gillian.aka.mamag). She had a wonderful presence, beautiful hot pink hair, and an interesting life, so I decided to make a portrait. Mama G ran away from home in Kuala Lumpur to New York City in the 80s, held 3 jobs at once …
I’m up, far too early for a Saturday, on my way back to Shanghai. @zhaosheila for @burndiary
I went back to my aunt and grandfather’s today to run a few errands, so took some more pictures there. Before his dementia set in, my aunt and mother would take my grandfather out for walks or meals when the weather was nice. However, now because of both his illness and the onset of the …
Since I’ve been back, Beijing has also slipped into winter’s grip… @zhaosheila for @burndiary
According to the tradition, the “Patroness of Mexico” appeared four times to the Indian Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac. The last of these miraculous encounters took place on December 12, 1531. I had to leave this urban “mexicuban” diary with la Virgencita de Guadalupe. I took this photo because the first time I …
