We had the good fortune of connecting with Noureddine El Warari and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Noureddine, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
To be my own boss. try my own luck.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Something happens when you look people deep in the eyes as if it is a gateway to their soul. Black and white photography is my art. I create images by hand, the old fashion way.. I have been in this business for over 30 years.. worked in Hollywood with some of the greatest photographers in the world.
Getting there was very difficult. The challenges were many. The rewards are priceless!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take my friend to see Yosemite, Mono lake.. The Southwest including The Grand Canyon, Antelope Valley. Gilbert’s El Indio is a favorite restaurant in Santa Monica.
The entire coastline North or South.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shout out to my Parents, and my Photo school teachers Mr Willis Watkins and Eva Crawford. Shout out to my Photo mentors George Hurrell and William Claxton, Howard Bingham and Lara Porzak to name a few

Website: https://noureddineelwarari.zenfolio.com/

Facebook: Noureddine Elwarari

Image Credits
Cover photo by Jennifer Wright the rest is under Noureddine Elwarari

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