Through my photography, I aim to capture beauty with meaning and emotion—a reminder for myself and others of what makes life worthwhile: love, purpose, and hope. I photograph what is meaningful to me, such as art, architecture, and people, often focusing on color and light. I carry my camera with me everywhere, always searching for those moments that remind me what life has to offer. My artmaking practice also includes painting, in addition to film and digital photography.
Reem Marei, Manhood, 2025. Digital inkjet print
Reem Marei, Nights, 2025. Digital inkjet print
Reem Marei, Shadows of self, 2025. Digital inkjet print
Reem Marei is a senior at Urban Academy Laboratory High School. She was born in Egypt and raised in the Lower East Side in Manhattan. She mostly shoots landscape photography but has been exploring more with portraiture. She loves analog photography and oil paintings. Reem finds inspiration from all the artists around her and in her community, but more importantly, she is inspired by her experiences and her growth with photography.