But on the flight back home, you will never forget all these new friends and memories. The days are pretty packed and intense- you will be exhausted by the end. #Gulf photo plus seriesThe structure of GPP is there are a series of workshops, talks (some free and paid), and imagine it like a really intense photography summer-camp most guys stay at the same hotel and have meals and drinks together in the evenings. Especially in Dubai- it is the most cosmopolitan place in the Middle-East apparently over 80% of the population there are ex-pats. They are highly-educated, kind, and generous people. No they aren’t a bunch of backwards people wearing turbans. I still have a lot of really good friends in Dubai (I would never personally want to live there, but I would because of the friends I have there).Ī lot of people have misconceptions about Dubai and the middle-east. Honestly, the trip to Dubai, the cost of the workshops, and hotels aren’t cheap- but it is honestly an experience you will never forget (I haven’t). I preach a lot about investing in travel, experiences, and education (not gear). And if not, check out the great workshops by other instructors like David Hobby, Zack Arias, or Steve Simon (all super great human beings). #Gulf photo plus plusThis series of workshops I’m doing at Gulf Photo Plus in Dubai are the closest one I’m doing to Europe- so if you’re in the area, see if you can find a cheap flight to Dubai. Mo (founder and head honcho) is a good friend of mine- he doesn’t make a ton of money off GPP he does it because he truly loves photography (he is also a passionate documentary photographer), and is trying his best to promote photography in the Middle-East (and globally). No- these guys are here to learn, share inspiration, and they really love photography.Īlso the guys who run it- they genuinely care about photography education. You don’t have a bunch of dudes with their cameras and treating it like a dick-measuring contest. What I love about GPP is that it is not-pretentious. It brings all the world’s best instructors (both adept photographers and great teachers), and honestly it is just a fun time to hang out with other photographers, grab drinks at the bars in the evening, and feel love and inspiration. The event “Gulf Photo Plus” is also the name of the organization (also called Gulf Photo Plus”- yeah it can be confusing)- and it is a yearly event in Dubai (the place that has the ski-lift inside a mall). If you’ve never heard about the event, long story short- it is the most epic, fun, and educational photography-related event I have ever been to. I am excited to share that I am one of the instructors at “ Gulf Photo Plus 2016” this year.
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