Alia Youssef

Alia Youssef

Alia Youssef is a Vancouver-based portrait and documentary photographer interested in complicating representations of marginalized groups and national narratives, as well as highlighting underrepresented stories and histories. Her work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Elle Magazine, VICE, Maclean's, CBC and more.

Stories by Alia Youssef

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