Photographers are taking over El Gouna this summer!
For the first time ever, Photopia is launching the first edition of El Gouna Photo Week in full partnership with Orascom Hotels & El Gouna Hotels from July 16 to 23, 2022.
Get ready photographers, storytellers, filmmakers, creatives, stylists, editors and all image-makers for an immersive first edition hosting a rich educational program by celebrated speakers & professionals in the industry of image-making in Egypt. More than 30 back-to-back talks, panel discussions, workshops and live-demos, photowalks to roam around El Gouna, exhibitions, networking events, and many engaging activities for photographers!
The event program is diverse and engaging, offering a wide range of commercial photography, cinematography & image-related educational activities by experts in the region with a program of:
- Talks
- Workshops
- Live demos (Beach & stage)
- Photo walks
- Exhibitions
- Networking events
- Plus FREE shooting locations at El Gouna
The Agenda
July 16 - 20: Workshops (details below).
July 21 - 23: THE BIG WEEKEND – including talks, workshops, demos, networking, and walks (passes are now available).
July 21: Opening night of all exhibitions (free access).
The Big Weekend
Speakers & Instructors Line-Up
Workshops
Exhibitions
Abdallah Sabry
Portrait Photographer & Sony Ambassador
Ahmad Al Morsy Cinematographer
Ali Ali Film Director
Ämr Ezz Eldinn Fashion Photographer & Filmmaker
Amina Zaher Fashion Photographer
Amy Mowafi Founder of Mo4 Network
Batool Aldaawi Advertising & Commercial Photographer
Coucla Refaat Destination and Commercial Photographer
Farida El Bustani Fine Arts Photographer
Karim El Hayawan Visual Artist
Mohamed Khattab Street Fashion Photographer
Maged Nassar Film Director
Maria Saba Conceptual Visual Artist & Photographer
Mohamed Baitie Architect & Color Expert
Mohamed El Zayat Film Director
Mohamed Fathi “Shank” Film Director
Moe Ismail Digital Creator
Nelly El Sharkawy Conceptual Photographer
Nour El Refaei Architecture Photographer
Nirvana Bebers
Omar Zein Sports Photographer
Salma El Kashef Photographer & Filmmaker
Sarah Ibrahim Food Stylist
Timmy Mowafi Founder of NFTs Arabia
Yehia Bedeir Creative Director
Yehia El Alaily
More to be announced...
1- Comprehensive Food Photography by Yehia El Alaily
2- Comprehensive Food Styling by Sarah Ibrahim
3- Fashion Photography by Amr Ezzeldinn
4- Interior Photography by Nour El Refaei
5- Editing Masterclass (using Lightroom) by Mohamed Khattab
Check for more separate events on Facebook for details, or check the official Photopia website here.
1- Sard | Upper Egypt Edition
By a group of photographers from Upper Egypt with guest exhibitors Karim ElHayawan and Noha Zayed.
2- An Exhibition by Salma ElKashef
Main Event at TU-Berlin Campus
Click here to register.
Fees
The Big Weekend – with access to 25+ talks, panels, live demos, and photo walks.
Main event venue at TUB Campus:
Passes: EGP 2,000 | Student Pass: EGP 1,500
You can get a Free Big Weekend Pass worth of LE 2,000 if you book one workshop + a hotel stay at El Gouna.
Payment Methods
Cash | Credit Card | Bank transfer | Fawry
Or call us to book your place now.
Free Shooting Locations
The big surprise is El Gouna Shooting Locations! El Gouna Hotels are providing photographers with 15+ beautiful indoor and outdoor locations during the whole week for photographers to shoot, including some of the top hotels and venues in El Gouna. Full free access to any some selected hotels and open areas in El Gouna if you are staying at El Gouna Hotels.
Ask Photopia team about the details.
Networking
A big networking event on Friday 22 July, 2022 at TUB Berlin Campus.
Your Accommodation
Orascom Hotels is sponsoring your stay at El Gouna offering a discount up to 30%. For your bookings, we're happy to give you our special rate given exclusively to El Gouna Photo Week attendees by Orascom by clicking here.
Up till 30% off on basic rates for long stays and good discounts for short ones. This discount applies for the following hotels:
Ali Pasha | Captain's Inn | Turtle's Inn | Fanadir | Mosaique | Ancient Sands | Sultan Bey | Dawar El Omda | Labranda Club Paradisio | Cook's Club
Our Partners & Sponsors
Orascom Hotels | El Gouna Hotels | TU Berlin Campus | CAI | CIB | GLC | SONY | PHLOG | Cairo Scene | What Women Want Magazine
For further inquiries, call our team at 0121 1338 991
Additional Details
The festival will begin with the workshops starting 16 July, followed by the opening of some exhibitions on 21 July and a comprehensive weekend of interactive activities and educational events with all stage activities taking place from 21 to 23 July over three consecutive days on the weekend.
