Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20 September 2024 – Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, is inviting photography enthusiasts to its photography workshop sessions, set to take place at creative lab space in Yas Creative Hub, Yas Island Abu Dhabi. Organised in collaboration with Creative Media Authority – creative lab, the community programme is open to the public and is part of the “Miral Empowers the Community” series that underscores Miral’s commitment to education, arts, culture, and tourism in line with its Group CSR strategy.
Led by renowned UAE-based photographer, Khaled Bakkora, Miral will host two distinct workshops providing a holistic learning experience for up to 30 photography enthusiasts.
The first workshop will take place on Monday, 30th September from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, and will concentrate on mobile photography. Participants will learn effective techniques for lighting, composition, framing, and angles to maximise the potential of their mobile devices. The second workshop will take place on Wednesday, 30th October and will focus on camera-based photography. Participants will learn to capture high-quality photos by exploring the intricacies of camera settings, lenses, and more advanced photography techniques.
The attendees who will participate in both workshops will be invited to an exclusive final workshop on 20th November, where they will apply their skills in a real-world setting at one of Abu Dhabi's iconic destinations, Mamsha Al Saadiyat.
Taghrid Alsaeed, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications & Events at Miral, said, “This collaboration embodies our commitment to empowering the community and fostering a culture of creativity and growth in Abu Dhabi, and aligns with the skill development pillar within our CSR Strategy. We aim to provide participants with not only practical photography skills but also a deeper understanding of how to harness their talents for future opportunities. These workshops are more than just an artistic endeavor; they provide a platform for individuals to refine their craft, develop professional competencies, and contribute to capturing the unique essence of Abu Dhabi through their lenses. Together, we are investing in the future of creative talent and helping shape a more skilled, innovative community.”
Aysha AlJneibi, Director of Talent Development at Creative Media Authority commented, “As part of our ongoing efforts to nurture and develop young creatives from the nation in order to sustain and grow future creative industries, we are deeply committed to identifying and hosting experiences which will provide rich experiences and hone skills.”
“With our strategic partners at Miral and as part of their community programme, we are delighted to welcome Khaled Bakkora to host two varied workshops on photography where budding photographers can learn from his extensive skillset and experience to refine their own practice.” She continued.
Open to participants of all skill levels, the programme aims to empower the community with essential photography skills while inspiring them to celebrate the beauty of Abu Dhabi.
The workshops are free to attend, however registration is required. Please click here to register for the mobile photography workshop.
About Khaled Bakkora
Khaled Bakkora is a celebrated photographer currently based in Abu Dhabi. Known to capture unseen beauty in landscapes, architecture, and conceptual portraits, his works have been exhibited and published in 20 countries, including the UAE, the Netherlands, the UK, the USA, Spain, Lebanon and Portugal. He has also conducted several photography workshops for enthusiasts of all levels and age groups.
For more information about Khaled and his photographic works, visit his website at https://khaled-bakkora.com/
