Studied painting at the University of NSW in 1997 and then continued onto do a Masters of Photomedia in 2003 at the same university. Fahd has undertaken a PhD in Fine Arts through Monash University, Melbourne. Practising artist and lecturer in Photomedia at Sydney College of the Arts, Sydney University.
One of her most recent exhibitions Camouflage (exhibited at Artereal Gallery Sydney) is about an interest in the non characteristic self-portrait, a possible response to the 'selfie' culture that has become popular in the 21st century. Fahd cleverly conceals herself in her self-portraits in order to discuss certain stereotypes of narcissism associated with the genre itself. The photographer Ms Fahd mentions that she is influenced by the Finnish photographer, Elina Brotherus because she uses her own body quite freely in her art, her gaze being unhesitant and overt. This interests Fahd because it is the direct opposite of what her series Camouflage focuses on, in particular concealing the photographer or subject. Self-portraits are challenging for Cherine Fahd as they offer a false version of the self, something problematic and orchestrated, possibly even misleading. Her artworks are whimsical and spontaneous, influenced by home life and domesticity, social spaces and a philosophical approach to photography. A keen interest of Fahd's is the feeling of unease between people and public spaces such as in the series The Chosen (2003) about public showering and also The Sleepers (2005) focused on people sleeping in public parks and areas. Fahd has a forged a solid career in Australia and has developed a large body of exhibited works, most frequently shown in Sydney and Melbourne.
