Kabiur Rahman Riyad

Photographer — Bangladesh

Street • Documentary • Portrait • Visual Storytelling
kabiurriyad@proton.me
instagram.com/kabiur.riyad

Artist Statement

I am a Bangladeshi photographer interested in capturing quiet, emotionally resonant moments from everyday life. My work explores mostly themes of isolation, belonging, and the relationship between people and their environments, but sometimes I create images just to showcase the beauty of the subject. I aim to create images that balance documentary realism with personal storytelling.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Pexels Hero Photographer (2025), Invited to Pexels’ top creator program recognizing consistent, high-quality photographic contributions.
  • Shortlist, Ruchi Beautigram Season 7 (2025, ongoing)
  • Shortlist, Catch the Light Season 3 — Organized by CUET Photographic Society (CUETPS) (2025, ongoing)
  • Nominee, Unsplash Awards 2024 (Rising Start Category)
  • Featured, Black & White Photography Awards 2025 — Competition Gallery
  • Featured on Unsplash — 2 photos selected by Unsplash Editors (2023–2025)
  • Pixabay Editors’ Choice — 7 photos selected by Pixabay Editors (2023–2025)
  • Featured Artist, Visual Verse (Vol. 10, 2023) — photograph selected as the visual prompt for the issue

Exhibitions

  • Upcoming Group Exhibition — Ruchi Beautigram Season 7 Shortlisted Works, [Venue TBD], Dhaka, Bangladesh (yet to be held)
  • Upcoming Group Exhibition — Catch the Light Season 3 Shortlisted Works, organized by CUET Photographic Society (CUETPS), [Venue TBA] (yet to be held)

Workshops & Masterclasses

  • Attended Ruchi Beautigram Season 7 Masterclass — Focused on travel photography and storytelling (2025)