Cairo-based fashion and portrait photographer Bassam Allam snagged a Sony 2018 World Photography Awards, the 29-year-old announced on his Instagram account. Allam’s photo ‘Portrait of Adima’ won first place for the Egypt National Award and was commended in the Open Competition portrait category. Allam’s work will be exhibited at the world-famous Somerset House in London from 20 April-6 May.

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