Oman landscape, culture and action photographer
Light, Land
& Everything Between
Sixteen years photographing Oman's coast, forts and everyday life — for magazines, brands and collectors.
About the work
I'm Jaison Chacko, a photographer based in Muscat. For more than sixteen years I've been photographing this part of the world — the Hajar mountains, the Gulf coast, the souqs and the festivals — mostly at the two ends of the day when the light is worth getting up for.
The work runs from quiet long exposures to camel races and National Day fireworks. I shoot commissioned assignments, sell prints, and licence images from the archive. If you've seen something here that fits what you need, the fastest route is the form at the bottom of this page.
Featured in
- Oman Observer — National Day cover
- Regional photographers' coffee-table book
Seascapes & Coast
The Omani coastline at first and last light — misty rock, still water, and the horizon doing the work.
Forts & Architecture
Watchtowers, mosques and centuries-old stone, shot for their light as much as their history.
People & Culture
Souq vendors, craftsmen and fishermen — the everyday life that gives this country its character.
Wildlife
Herons, raptors and reef life, caught in the moment between stillness and motion.
Action & Sport
Camel races, horse racing and obstacle courses — Oman in motion.
Night & City
Long exposures after dark — light trails, illuminated landmarks, a quieter city.
Nature & Waterfalls
Wadis, waterfalls and mountain valleys away from the coast.
