People of Pakistan
by Afzal Ansary Elizabeth Cowle
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About the Book
In this coffee table photographic book, two authors invite readers into the heart of Pakistan, focusing on Lahore and the wider province of Punjab. Documented with honesty and empathy, the work captures crowded bazaars, vibrant markets, and the everyday resilience of ordinary people, alongside the cultural and architectural heritage that defines the region.
More than a collection of images, this book is a dialogue between cultures. The photographs reveal the rhythm of daily prayer, the kaleidoscope of street life, and the quiet dignity of individuals whose stories unfold in colour and motion. At the same time, the authors reflect on the ethics of photojournalism, emphasising trust, respect, and sensitivity when portraying lives across borders. Each frame is a reminder that photography is not only about seeing, but about understanding.
Readers will discover:
A visual journey through Lahore’s bustling streets and Punjab’s countryside
Street photography that documents daily life with sincerity and depth
Insights into the challenges and rewards of photographing across cultures
Engaging, thought‑provoking, and visually rich, this photographic book is both a travel companion and a meditation on the power of photography to connect nations, communities, and individuals. It invites readers to pause, reflect, and see the world anew, one image at a time.
More than a collection of images, this book is a dialogue between cultures. The photographs reveal the rhythm of daily prayer, the kaleidoscope of street life, and the quiet dignity of individuals whose stories unfold in colour and motion. At the same time, the authors reflect on the ethics of photojournalism, emphasising trust, respect, and sensitivity when portraying lives across borders. Each frame is a reminder that photography is not only about seeing, but about understanding.
Readers will discover:
A visual journey through Lahore’s bustling streets and Punjab’s countryside
Street photography that documents daily life with sincerity and depth
Insights into the challenges and rewards of photographing across cultures
Engaging, thought‑provoking, and visually rich, this photographic book is both a travel companion and a meditation on the power of photography to connect nations, communities, and individuals. It invites readers to pause, reflect, and see the world anew, one image at a time.
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Street Photography
- Additional Categories Arts & Photography Books, Travel
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Project Option: Large Format Landscape, 13×11 in, 33×28 cm
# of Pages: 118 -
Isbn
- Hardcover, ImageWrap: 9780646808628
- Publish Date: Oct 05, 2019
- Language English
- Keywords Pakistan photography, Punjab travel, Lahore street
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About the Creator
Elizabeth Cowle
Singapore
Elizabeth Cowle was born in Melbourne, Australia but has lived in Singapore for over 12 years. An accomplished photographer, was awarded her Licentiateship of The Royal Photographic Society (LRPS) in 2016 and Associateship (ARPS) in 2017. She has had a solo exhibition “I Know Who I Am” in the UK, November 2017. She is the co-author of the photobook “People of Pakistan”, produced a book for NGO, Caring For Cambodia “caring for CAMBODIA, caring for CHILDREN”; featured in “The Leica Meet Selection of Excellence 2016 Fine Art Photobook” and recently contributed a photo in the Lightbox category LFI issue 3/2019

