Here you'll find some of the best photography sites and blogs from across the region - get clicking!
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We weren't sure whether this site from the UAE belongs to photography or film, so we put it in both! This is a brilliant blog about all things cultural, and is one of the most unique we have seen anywhere in the region. | ||
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OK, while not a photography site, Hellwafashion.com is one of the Middle East's most fashionable websites, with a good selection of fashion and celebrity photographs. Hellwa means pretty in Arabic, this website is certainly that! | ||
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David is known globally as “The Strobist”. His off camera flash lighting techniques are legendary. The Strobist website offers a multitude of photographic scenarios and step by step instructions of how to achieve a similar finish to your photographs. (David is very generous dishing out his pro tricks – for free!) His DVD’s are available direct. | ||
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UAE - Tashkeel is an independent resource center for artists, photographers and designers. Through membership it offers studio facilities and various workshops; including painting, photography, darkroom techniques, printmaking, textile printing, and more. They offer regular Photo-Shop courses as well. | ||
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UAE - Gulf Photo Plus conduct regular photographer courses for beginners, intermediate and professional master classes in various photographic and Photo-Shop areas. Every year they hold a series of specialist workshops run by world renowned teachers including; Joe McNally, David Nightingale, Bobbi Lane, David Hobby and more. Well worth travelling from where-ever you are in the Middle East. | ||
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John Wreford is a freelance photojournalist living in the heart of the ancient Syrian city of Damascus. He has a fascination for the regions history, culture and political intrigue that will often see him travelling throughout the Middle East. Some very, very good shots of life in the Middle East. | ||
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Clint Lucas, is a Dubai-based travel photographer who has covered most of Asia and the Middle East. Not a typical travel photographer, preferring to capture everyday life in his compositions, Clint's photographs are often seen in Lonely Planet publications. | ||
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Bryan is a professional photographer, instructor, and founder of The Perfect Picture School of Photography. He is also the best-selling author of several books. His teaching style clearly explains any confusing aspects of photography, translating them into easy to understand instructions and advice. | ||
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Joe probably needs no introduction; having shot for National Geographic for over 20 years, you may have seen dozens of his cover images for the globally loved magazine. He is also a regular photographer for TIME, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated and more. McNally is also a regular visitor to the region, often teaching workshops during Gulf Photo Plus week in Dubai. His books can be bought from Amazon. | ||
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100 Helpful Photography Tips is a great site that has, well, 100 helpful photography tips at its core - if you don't learn something from this one, give it up. | ||
