BIO
Roshi Aba is an Iranian-born, London-based photographer and visual storyteller whose work explores the intersections of culture, resilience, identity, and human connection.
With a master’s degree in Theatre from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, her photographic practice is deeply rooted in emotion and narrative depth.
Over the years, Roshi has travelled across the globe, documenting life in both remote villages and vibrant cities. Her lens captures the quiet strength, rituals, and complexity of communities often overlooked by mainstream narratives. Through immersive storytelling, she highlights traditions under threat, moments of transformation, and the raw beauty of lived experience.
Roshi’s work has been featured in international publications including Lens Magazine, and her upcoming photo book, Flash & Fire: A Journey Through Tradition and Culture, offers an intimate look into ancestral communities across continents.
The book will soon be published in the UK and distributed worldwide.
Her visual approach blends empathy with artistry—placing real people and their truths at the centre of every frame. Roshi’s photography invites viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with the enduring human spirit that transcends borders and generations.
STATEMENT
“Street photography” is my way of understanding the world one unfiltered
moment at a time.
“People of the Street” capture the quiet heroism of everyday individuals across Ethiopia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia. In fleeting encounters, in alleys, markets, and roadside stalls, this series offers an honest glimpse into lives shaped by struggle, dignity, and endurance.
From weathered vendors in Jinka to those weaving through bustling marketplaces, each portrait reveals the strength it takes not only to survive but to sustain others.
While the series embraces people from all walks of life, it is especially a tribute to women, the often-unseen backbone of their families and communities.
Whether balancing goods through dense crowds or preparing meals before dawn, their resilience quietly radiates.
In every frame, the viewer is invited to witness the strength that moves silently, yet powerfully, through the streets of our world.
