In Focus - Mustapha Azab

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Mustapha Azab In Action by Mustapha by Mustapha AzabDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Mustapha Azab is a Syrian photographer living in Dubai. He specializes in Portrait Photography. His passion is to take portrait pictures of everyone he meets.

In Focus - Mustapha AzabDubai Culture & Arts Authority

A PHOTO OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER ON SET by Mustapha Azab by Mustapha AzabDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Azab has covered landmark events such as the Arab Media Forum, Dubai World Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, Dubai International Film Festival, Abu Dhabi Film Festival, Abu Dhabi Golf etc. 

He has been honoured with the Emirates International Photography Award, Sheikh Mansour bin MohammedAward for Photography, Spaces from Noor Award and Fujairah Photography Award.

Mustapha Azab while shooting by Mustapha Azab by Mustapha AzabDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Mustapha Azab believes that a portrait is an authentic documentation of the person in the way he got to know the person. “It’s my job to deliver a good portrait that reflects a person's inner character, far from the presence of filters and social media.”

Azab feels that preparation is the most important aspect in photography. Getting to know the subject and location in advance can help to capture a better picture. “For me, my favorite picture is the one that is yet to come,” he says.

For Mustapha, being in the United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai, has provided the opportunity to meet many talented people. He observes that the competitive environment here encourages people to produce high-quality content and give their best for their passion.

Mustapha Azab Studio Set by Mustapha AzabDubai Culture & Arts Authority

In portrait photography, the focus is on two significant aspects: how to fix the lighting and the framing.

A model in a shoot by Mustapha Azab by Mustapha AzabDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Getting to know the subject and location in advance can help to capture a better picture.

Photographer in action by Mustapha Azab by Mustapha AzabDubai Culture & Arts Authority

The photographer’s job is to deliver a good portrait that reflects a person's inner character.

Group Photo of Mustafa by Mustapha AzabDubai Culture & Arts Authority

United Arab Emirates offers upcoming artists and photographers the opportunity to meet many talented people and exchange ideas.  

Award Photo of Mustapha Azab by Mustapha AzabDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Mustapha has won many accolades including the Emirates International Photography Award, Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed Award for Photography, Spaces from Noor Award and Fujairah Photography Award.

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