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Never Buy Another Postcard - Travel Photography

April 24, 2008 on 7:18 am | In Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Cruise Boats, Dubai, Europe, Fashions, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Middle East, Museums, Oman, Outdoors, Pacific Islands, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, Sharjah, South America, Syria, Turkey, USA, Yemen |

The world’s best photographers including many whose images grace the cover and pages of magazines including National Geographic will be sharing their secrets and experiences behind the camera lens at the annual Gulf Photo Plus event to be held at Knowledge Village at the end of the month (29 April – 4 May)

.Anyone looking to improve their photography skills will relish the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops, lectures and interactive forums facilitated by the world’s best.“Given Dubai’s bustling tourism industry it made sense to develop some new workshops and lectures which targeted this sector. We have incorporated Photojournalism workshops alongside lectures of how to take the perfect postcard shot while on holiday and specialty photography subjects such as wildlife.” said Mohamed Somji, Event Project Manager for Gulf Photo Plus.

“At this year’s Gulf Photo Plus event participants can not only learn fundamental techniques but also listen to stories from the world’s best travel photographers about their encounters in war zones and third world countries.” said Mohamed Somji, Event Project Manager for Gulf Photo Plus.According to Somji, Gulf Photo Plus has received an overwhelming number of enquiries for their workshops on using photoshop and lighting techniques, particularly from hotel sales & marketing departments for their inhouse photographers and graphic designers.

“The six day event is the perfect time for photographers in all realms of industry to top up on tips and techniques to better their work and keep up to date with emerging trends. For example, Fantasy Photography is all the rage at the moment and you can learn the techniques right here in Dubai from our expert panel.” he said.

The following classes are just a small sample of what is available at Gulf Photo Plus 2008:

• Photo-journalism with Jack Picone (4 part days workshop 29Apr, 30Apr, 01May, 03May)

• Better Outdoor and Travel Photography with Peter Burian (Workshop 01 May)

• Photo-journalism “Coping with an Ever-Changing World” with Jack Picone, Souheil Semaan, Joe McNally (Forum 02 May)

• Never Buy Another Postcard with Chris Hurtt (Lecture 02 May)

• Wildlife Photography with Manus Van Dyk (Lecture 02 May)

• Globetrotting with Jack Picone (Lecture 02 May)

The event schedule is available at http://www.gulfphotoplus.com/

The event has attracted an enviable list of high profile sponsors such as Canon, Nikon, Apple, GraphEast, Bowens, Fuji and Panasonic who have demonstrated unwavering support for the event through the years.

They will be joined by newcomers Sony, Epson and Pantone who will be highly visible throughout the entire six day event providing expert advice, free printing, terrific product deals, equipment loan, cleaning and much more.

The very popular Photo Friday event on 2 May will also showcase some other exciting services and products from JOBY, Logitech, Riot Art, Kodak, ProLab, Unibind, MEPP and international participants Speos, the Paris School of Digital Photography.Workshops run for half days to 3 full days but for those who cannot afford the time for these can come along to the ‘Photo Friday’ event and top up on tips and techniques from a choice of more than 20 different lecture topics, mini-workshops and live demonstrations from instructing photographers and brand experts.

Learn everything from why your photos print a different colour than they look on your computer monitor to taking better FaceBook photos and advice on what is essential ‘kit’ to buy.Prices range from AED 55 for a mini workshop or lecture at Photo Friday to AED 2,650 for a place in the three day advanced commercial workshop with renowned photographer Chase Jarvis.