Ridwan Adhami is an accomplished photographer, filmmaker, creative director, and public speaker. Traveling allover the world, Adhami has been a voice for the voiceless, capturing storiesthat inspire humans to confront their perceptions while advocating for socialjustice and equality through his art.

Adhami was born and raised in Queens, NY, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Computer Graphics fromthe New York Institute of Technology. After years of working as an artist, hefounded his visual media company, RidzDesign, and published his first book, 366 - Photo A Day, in 2012.

Known for his striking, conceptual imagery, his unique lens is the product of a layered identity, combining his Syrian heritage, American upbringing, and Muslim faith.

His distinctive style, which combines all-American appeal with raw, gripping, urban imagery, has catapulted him to work with internationally renowned artists and brands. His photo-films include Hamdulillah for the Iraqi-Canadian artist Narcicyst and multiple projects with European pop group Outlandish, as well as photo work with international star Sami Yusuf have garnered awards and millions of views. Most recently, collaborating with famous street artist Shepard Fairey on the ‘We the People’ series of inauguration protest posters.

He is currently based in Virginia with his wife Susy and daughter Anisa, where he serves as the Creative Director for Islamic Relief USA, a world renowned humanitarian non-profit organization.