Photography in Qatar
Is anyone active in, or even just aware of, a photography group in Doha? I would be very interested in joining.
I have tried emailing QPS (Qatar Photographic Society) to find out about their activities - http://www.qpsimages.com/newweb/english/ - but didn't get a response... and their website has only been updated once in 9 months, so I am not sure how active they are (or alternatively, how much English-speaking content/focus they have).
Having taken it up not that long ago I am certainly not great, but I do enjoy photography. I can and do go out on my own but in Qatar - not wanting to offend anyone - I often find myself (particularly when alone) refraining from taking shots because I am self-conscious or am being extra careful not to seem to be photographing people.
Maybe I am being over sensitive? Hmmmm....
Anyway, any info would be welcome. :)
Cheers
And for expert photographers, lessons , course and Photo walk try
www.facebook.com/pho2arts
to add more of the choices, try to check this out, too:
https://www.facebook.com/finepixs
men theres no good places here to take pictures, see those buildings outside? are you sure you wanna take them a shots? or other place?
Join "We Snap"
http://www.facebook.com/groups/483479908378287
I prefer Fridays for this kind of activities.
Thank you for link :)
The Doha Photo Walk will be continued till May, every week and there is one day which is fixed along with time and location only after confirmations from Photographers already joined the event, thats why nothing is mentioned there.
Log in your facebook and then click the join tab under Doha Photo Walk, later DM me.
I saw that but its not clear. No info was there on the event page about the meetup time and place.. It says January 31 at 3:00pm until May 15 at 12:00am
Hi all, you can join and interact for Photo walk by joining the event from the link below
https://www.facebook.com/events/153722044777352
Join and I will DM for further details, like this its easy and manage able.Just inform me the days you are free and we will look for an adjust.
Thank you
Pureminds
www.facebook.com/Pho2arts
What is the link?
I joined it last month, and had a walk last week, you have to inform your free day and time so you will be called according to it.
Hi psynde,join it through facebook, we joined there
Www.facebook.com/pho2arts
Already two walks done.
Hey.. I would like to join.. Know a few others who might join too. Where are you planning ?
where are you planning to do a photowalk?
Hi fellows , any body going for photo walk this evening, pm me if anybody interested :) happy weekend.
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Check out works of the scene stealer at www.thescenestealer.com -- I believe he shares his knowledge in photography too.
You are most welcome Psynade and it will be an honor to move with Shutterbugs and Enthusiasts like you , don't worry i will inform you and will try to keep next date according to your desire.
Hi Photoart.. thanks for putting up the event.. Would have really joined it but Thursday is a working day for me. Do let me know if you planning something on Fri/Sat.. would love to join..
Good day to you shutterbugs :) if you are interested in joining a Photo walk then you can join it here
https://www.facebook.com/events/153722044777352
for those who want to learn the photography with a six day course in basics can join by this link
https://www.facebook.com/events/425745037499251
Enjoy
i would also love to meet up to take photo's etc. have a new camera and still learning how to use it :) only thing is i dont have a car yet. allison.
Great.. lets decide meet up somewhere..
I would like to join, let me know when and where.
That would be great! =)
Kumbha and stillthinkingof.. guys its ok if we are amateurs, we can still learn a lot from each other. Lets have an amateurs photowalk sometime :)
Hi there :) well if you have a DSLR camera and like to take good photos you can join my classes, there is a Basic Photographic Course in every 10 days ,join and learn the basics in depth.
Check out my page on facebook for further details.
www.facebook.com/Pho2arts
Yes, I've been taking quite a lot of pictures. None of them are excellent though to be honest lol. I do it for fun!
I agree with Kumba about having an expert in the group.
I'm an amateur and also would like to join ,but I think it's better if there is an experienced photographer would join the group and share a few pointers..
Hey, have you been doing photography in Doha ? I am new to the city and would really love meet some folks who love clicking. If you know people who are interested in photography, pls do let me know. Would love to go on a photwalk sometime.
I don't know about them, but I'd love to take part in such a group.
Any of you guys still in Qatar and still practice photography ?
i'm looking for group photography in Qatar please check my picture and the Quality.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sas_ijonk
Hello guys,
Did anything come of your idea to meet up? I just arrived in Qatar. I'm an experienced enthusiast with a few published pictures. I'd be VERY interested in joining a photography club here in Doha. Just something casual and would be more than happy to share experiences and technique's.
Anyway, I will stop here, in case this thread is dead an buried.
If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough...
Even I'd be free any weekends (Fri & Sat). Please reach me with your plans to do the best to learn and practice photography!
Hoping to hear from you soon!
Cheers,
Shaff!!
I initially tried to put a group together some time back however due to work constraints etc I havent been able to follow this to fruition lately.
Now my time is becoming free again (fingers crossed) I would like to suggest as I did in the previous string (below) that we all do get together based on ideas for a weekly point and shoot. I did suggest architecture initially as there are so many opportunities both in and out of Doha (Corniche, Khalifa Stadium and tower etc), following that sport could be another one.
I am busy this weekend however the following weekend (6th/7th April) if everyone is up for it and still interested I suggest a meet based on a subject of someones choice, subject will dictate the location obviously!
Instead of continuing to post about wanting to do it....lets do it!!!
If anyone knows of any professionals please try to bring them along to teach us all something, as Im by no means a professional.
Also with Qataris help an area to display what we have taken would be greatly appreciated.
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/7846
We came we saw we were Qatarized
Guys and gals,
Two three days before I have posted in the 'Help Needed' category asking some help or advice for learning photography in Qatar! I have a great passion for it and let's gather together to do something better that we could develop a community here! which can practice, learn and enjoy the incredib;e photography profession! any thoughts?
Shaff!!
i am really keen to go out and shoot parts of Doha and other areas of the country, but, i am also keen to be respectful of the people living here.
should we arrange a time and place to meet?
i am really keen to go out and shoot parts of Doha and other areas of the country, but, i am also keen to be respectful of the people living here.
should we arrange a time and place to meet?
:raises hand:
can i join, too? please, please. Keep this thread alive and let's see what we can come up with guys
lol...that's my job Loki, to plan, to prevent... and to think...
I have visited several IBM plants in the States. The most striking one is the one in Endicott N.Y., one of the first plants that goes back to 1935. One word is carved in stone in HUGE letters at the entrance, and that is: THINK, apparently is used to be IBM employees one word prayer in those days... alas !
Today, how many of us put our jaws into motion before putting our brain into gear. Even on this site(!) how many people jump to answer, before understanding the question... ;)
Have a super one!
Moudir
lol.... good point, Moudir...
Photography:
I'm interested in joining too, when i get there, as a leisurely thing but not as a duty and weather permitting of course, i.e. in the winter months. I am not so sure about summer photography, with 45C temperatures? would your camera melt in the heat... ;)
Moudir
I am moving to Doha in 2 weeks time and I am also interested in photography (I am also very much an amateur).
I would definitely be interested in taking part.
James
Easy - that sounds good - perhaps a "meet and shoot" type thing.... (ie pick a theme and get a group together...)
I'm interested in taking up photography seriously. I would be glad to join forces and perhaps form a photography club/group.
A friend of mine, does freelance photography for national geographics and Aljazeera channel has offered to coach me but we both have been very busy. He will be glad to join in as well.
Easy
Well, that's just the problem - I haven't taken very many yet!! Plus I prefer the doing over the showing - truthfully, I'm really crap... :)
Loki, why don't you upload some of your photographs to Qatar Living?
If you want, we can create a "Qatar Living Photo Group" where you can put photo's in, etc.