Faizan Ahmad

Faizan Ahmad is a visual storyteller based in Lahore, working across photography, writing, and creative direction. His first book, Lahore by Metro, documents five years of conversations with fellow Metro passengers. Self-published through Kickstarter, it was featured by CNN, The British Journal of Photography, and praised by Mohsin Hamid, Salima Hashmi, and Reza Deghati. He later edited Mawakhat, stories from Pakistan's 2022 floods about loss, rebuilding, and ordinary grace. His journalism has appeared in The Guardian, BBC Urdu, and The Express Tribune. He continues to make new work in Lahore, searching for the fragile moments that hold a city together.

LAHORE BY METRO

Lahore by Metro is a photography book by Faizan Ahmad, offering a visual and narrative portrait of ordinary people who use the Lahore Metro Bus system in Pakistan. Over the course of five years, the author, a self-taught visual storyteller, engaged in conversations with thousands of fellow passengers during his daily commute. The book compiles 244 of these extraordinary stories and powerful portraits, captured mostly with a mobile phone. It aims to showcase the diverse tapestry of Lahori society, moving beyond common media stereotypes of the city. Learn more

Press: CNN, Kickstarter, British Journal of Photography, Hindustan Times etc.

MAWAKHAT
Stories of Resilience & Rebuilding After the 2022 Floods

Lahore by Metro is a photography book by Faizan Ahmad, offering a visual and narrative portrait of ordinary people who use the Lahore Metro Bus system in Pakistan. Over the course of five years, the author, a self-taught visual storyteller, engaged in conversations with thousands of fellow passengers during his daily commute. The book compiles 244 of these extraordinary stories and powerful portraits, captured mostly with a mobile phone. It aims to showcase the diverse tapestry of Lahori society, moving beyond common media stereotypes of the city.

Press: Express Tribune, DAWN, Akhuwat website etc.