Clara Abi-Nader, Photographer in Paris

Born and raised in Lebanon, Clara slowly became passionate about photography while taking portraits of her family and entourage. Owning mostly analog cameras at the time and shooting with wide angle, she developed a sense of narrative and slowly developed an interest in the cinematic quality of the pictures she was creating.

Clara says she has always had a fascination at observing people, while taking portraits, weddings or other events, wanting to let them look their best and feel good about themselves.

Clara says "I see the beauty everywhere and this is exactly what I try to capture wherever I go."

Clara won awards at the Sony World Awards in May 2014, in Beirut this year with Festival PhotoMed, and in Nice with Les Jeux de la Francophonie 2013.

She speaks French, English and Arabic.

Where are some of your favourite places to shoot in Paris?

Paris has so many wonderful spots to take photos in. Some highlights include around the most famous monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Place du Trocadéro, at the Louvres, or in the Jardin du Luxembourg, or get to be more romantic and go around the Canal Saint Martin or Montmartre for a more intimate photoshoot.

Three words to best describe your style of photography?

Authentic, Lively, Mysterious.