Following on from the November workshop titled ‘Discovering the Unknown’ by Kuwaiti Wildlife photographer, Majed Sultan, The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has shortlisted a number of photographers to take part in a practical 6-hour wildlife photography workshop at the Emirates Park Zoo in Abu Dhabi. The practical workshop was concluded by a follow-up session at the HIPA headquarters in Downtown Dubai the following day.

Kuwaiti Wildlife photographer, Majed Sultan holding a Wildlife Photography workshop / Courtesy of HIPA

Kuwaiti Wildlife photographer, Majed Sultan holding a Wildlife Photography workshop / Courtesy of HIPA

Wildlife Photography workshop / Courtesy of HIPA

Wildlife Photography workshop / Courtesy of HIPA

Wildlife Photography workshop / Courtesy of HIPA

The second day session was also attended by His Excellency Abdulrahman Al Owais, UAE Minister of Health and Cahirman of the HIPA Board of Trustees. Al Owais honoured Sultan at the end of the workshop and praised him for his continued efforts in the field of photography training.

His Excellency Abdulrahman Al Owais honours Kuwaiti Wildlife photographer Majed Sultan / Courtesy of HIPA

Commenting on the practical workshop, the Secretary General of HIPA His Excellency Ali bin Thalith said “We continuously strive to praise and reward the most hard working and passionate photographers who attend our workshops by offering them advanced training and advice to develop their skills and passion for photography.” Bin Thalith continued, “HIPA will continue to support and encourage local and international photographers and we have some very exciting plans in place for the coming period to help photographers reach the highest possible levels in the artform.”

Wildlife Photography workshop / Courtesy of HIPA

Wildlife Photography workshop / Courtesy of HIPA

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA)

HIPA is an internationally renowned photography competition, launched in 2011 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. The award enjoys a social and legal stature as a tool for promoting Dubai’s vision of artistic and cultural excellence. On a local level, the award hopes to develop and increase awareness of the art of photography amongst the local Emirati population.