Rawalpindi — Islamabad · Est. in the old city
Bazm-e-Aqs
the gathering of the image
A photowalk collective for the old city. We move slowly, look closely, and bring back the frames most people walk past.
A photowalk collective for the old city. We move slowly, look closely, and bring back the frames most people walk past.
Bazm-e-Aqs means the gathering of the image. We are a photowalk collective rooted in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. We walk the old city, the bazaars and the forgotten corners, and bring back what most people pass by.
Guided heritage walks through living streets. We move slowly, look closely, and frame the details that hold a place's memory.
Every photograph is a sentence. We pair images with the histories, voices, and small human moments behind them.
We gather afterward to share, critique, and remember together — turning a walk into a shared archive of the city.
Some stories live quietly in forgotten corners. We seek beauty in the overlooked, and preserve memories in every frame.
Every walk, you're assigned a personal photo challenge — a creative brief that makes you see the city differently. You won't find it posted here: yours waits in your member portal, with what to shoot, how many frames, and the window. Follow it, then upload your frames right there.
A glimpse of what the collective brings back — doorways, hands, light, and the quiet corners of Rawalpindi's old city.
A small circle of photographers, storytellers and organizers who plan the walks, guide newcomers, and keep the archive of the city growing.
The next photowalk is in Rawalpindi's old city. All levels welcome. Any camera or phone — what matters is how you see.