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Gulf Photo Plus


What is the Gulf Photo Plus?

Based in Dubai, and supported by a 9,000-strong online community, Gulf Photo Plus (GPP) provides training and educational workshops for photography enthusiasts from all over the region.

Some of the world's finest photographers will be in attendance to conduct a series of workshops, to be held at the Dubai Knowledge Village Conference Centre between March 30 and April 4. In addition to the annual event, GPP also supports local photography enthusiasts throughout the year with a range of regular workshops, activities, and a host of services through its online portal.

Who are the big names we can look forward to this year?

GPP welcomes thirteen photographers to this year's event including the dynamic Chase Jarvis who will be back to conduct his "Prep, Shoot & Wrap" workshop; while Cliff Mautner, one of the world's top 10 Wedding Photographers according to American Photo Magazine, will run Wedding Photography workshops. We also welcome back the highly popular and acclaimed Joe McNally, hosting a new workshop entitled "A Face in a Place", as well as Zack Arias and his much sought-after "OneLight Workshop". For assignment and magazine photographers, and budding photojournalists, Asim Rafiqui's presentations are a definite must; and David Nightingale is back to reveal the tricks of Photoshop and HDR photography.

What's special at this year's event?

The highlights of this year's event will be an exhibition at the Empty Quarter Gallery, Dubai's first ever exclusive photography-only gallery at DIFC Gate Village, that will feature the work of selected visiting photographers. Fans will also have the opportunity to rub shoulders with these world-class photographers at special social events organised during Gulf Photo Plus 2009. An event on April 3 will feature a choice of mini-presentations and live demonstrations from instructing photographers and brand experts.

Who can attend the event? Is it free?

The event is open to all photography enthusiasts, from beginners to professionals. All workshops are priced individually, and vary depending on the skill level and duration of the seminar ranging from Dh650 for a full day workshop on beginners photography to a five-day specialist commercial photography workshop masterclass for Dh4,000. Participants can also indulge in shorter but compelling presentations at the Photo Friday event on April 3, where sessions are priced at Dh50 for a single pass, or Dh150 for a full-day pass.

How do you register?

Visit www.gulfphotoplus.com for more information and details on all workshops and activities, and to book online.

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