GPP2014, the biggest photo event in Dubai, started this week. The event is organized by Gulf Photo Plus who do tremendous job of bringing world class photographers and photography aficionados together to run workshops, seminars and panels. It is truly a fantastic event to attend if you love photography. Their website is Gulf Photo Plus.
This year I am getting to assist David Nightingale and we just finished his work called "Shoot the City". I am dead tired but I just had to post the start of the photography festival today so that there is some context for next set of posts on my blog for the next few days.
The week started with the launch of Gregory Heisler's 50 Portraits on thursday followed by photofriday - day of seminars given by the photographers visiting and running the workshops.
In one day, I met Zack Arias, Bobbi Lane, Joel Grimes, Gregory Hiesler, Eric Kim, RC Conception, Joe McNally and Steve Simon. And let's not forget David Nightingale. For passionate photographers, it was veritable feast to delight all senses.
This morning I had a very early start 4 am when I went out with David Nightingale to shoot the city. We went down to Jumeriah Beach, then to the DIFC followed by a sunset shoot at the Palm Jumeriah. I think I got a few good ones but I am too tired to edit anything right now so will post it later.
Off to "Shoot the Street" tomorrow - the day starts at 6 am for me.
Follow the events on twitter @saadiaxoxo, #gpp2014, @gulfphotoplus
It's a week to remember.