Mohammad Tomal Ahsan

OUTLINE Consider Dubai. Is this a flicker or sneer? Or is it just an entertainment hub for all the Oil Barons around the world? Without any doubt, from what we have witnessed over the last half a century lead us to believe that Dubai is the prime destination for the gold-diggers around the earth. Beneath all the concretes, oil and stench we were unable to see the ―Dubai‖ as an ‗Art Paradise‘; the center of rich cultural and historical hub of the entire Middle East, the tourist destination of culture hunters. Few cities provoke such reaction, and few embody so many contradictions like Dubai does. A desert metropolis of five-star hotels and luxury malls, but still with the mood of a frontier; a land of opportunity for Freelance Photographers. Dubai‘s Freelancing Photography is undoubtedly precocious. But is it sustainable, and will it consolidate itself at a time when the market for old fashion camera is faltering? We have tapped into that hidden part of Dubai to explore ideas about the flourishing Freelancing culture and the prospects of a Freelance Photographer in Dubai. o A study into the world market for professional photography and freelance photography especially the market of the United States to get an idea and the tools for making a comparison with the other parts of the world and our target market in the Middle East. o The analysis will not only show UAE but also include surrounding regions with major stress on Dubai. o The trend analysis of the current market situation around the world and Dubai. o The competition and competitors are to be discussed. Scope and areas the current players are involved in are presented. o Major players and their market standings. o Future of the Freelance Photographers – Discussion and Forecast o Our Analysis with Conclusion Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 4 Since the discovery of oil in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) more than 40 years ago, the country has undergone a profound transformation to a modern state with a high standard of living. This growth was for a large extent driven by income from oil and gas resources. Today the UAE is more than an economy based on oil and gas. Successful efforts at economic diversification in trade, logistics, banking, tourism, real estate, and manufacturing have significantly reduced the portion of GDP based on oil and gas output. The diversified growth environment that is being created in the UAE provides abundant business opportunities. Economy and income 1 Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 5 Economy and income 2 Source: Euromonitor 3 The strategies created by Abu Dhabi‘s Economic Vision 2030, Dubai‘s Strategic Plan 2015 and the UAE‘s 2021 Vision are made to attract foreign capital into the industrial and other export-oriented sectors, including heavy industry, transport, petrochemicals, tourism, information technology, telecommunications, renewable energy, aviation and oil and gas services. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 6 The global digital photography market has perceived widespread acclaim primarily due to the advent of social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest. Increasing popularity of social networking and the custom of sharing images over various platforms has led to the evolution of the digital photography market. Applications and services such as picture editors including Adobe Photoshop have also aided in surging demand for digital photography. 4 Surging applications of photography in numerous fields such as manufacturing (photolithography), business, science, security surveillance, art, recreation, data storage, professional photography, photo books, automotive, machine vision, and medical visualization are expected to have immense growth opportunities in photography market over the forecast period. Growing number of sensor manufacturers, augmented performance delivery owing to dynamic technological shift towards CMOS sensors and mounting manufacturing facilities in Asia Pacific region are foreseen to portray as aspects deriving the growth of digital photography market. 5 Zion Market Research has published a new report titled, "Digital Photography Market (Photo Processing Equipment, Interchangeable Lenses, Camera Cell Phones, Non-Reflex and Others) for Photography Software, Photo Looks, Photo Processing and Others Applications: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast,-‖. According to the report, global demand for digital photography market was valued at around USD 77.66 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach approximately USD 110.79 billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of slightly above 6.1% between 2016 and 2021. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 7 Digital photography is expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period due to the growth of advanced social networking sites and photo sharing sites such as Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and tumbler. Applications and services such as photo editor and adobe photoshop are surging the demand of the digital photography market because digital images can be easily displayed, printed, stored and edited. Digital photography allows consumers to take professional quality photos themselves. What we gather from the study of the U.S marketIndustry Statistics & Market Size US a snapshot of 5 years from the year 2013 to 2018 6 Revenue - $11bn Annual Growth 13-18 - 1.9% What we gather from the study of the Global market 7 Digital Photography Market projected to grow at CAGR of +15% from 2018 to 2023 . According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Division of Occupational Employment Statistics, PSB 8 There is a forecast of almost 6% decline of this profession concluded from the study of trends. The job market will suffer from a negative impact caused by various reasons within the next few years (up to 2026). Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 8 But the demand for Photographers is still there and rising due to the growing need of professional photographers for relevant industries. 9 Here is a study of U.S Photographers employment ratio, their employment sector and related industries. It will show the mean hourly wage as well. 10 Percent of Hourly Annual industry mean wage mean wage employment Industry Employment Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 29,230 4.17% $18.61 $38,710 Radio and Television Broadcasting 3,500 1.62% $23.84 $49,580 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers 2,610 0.74% $22.98 $47,810 Motion Picture and Video Industries 1,690 0.40% $31.34 $65,200 Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses 1,140 0.29% $22.00 $45,760 Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 9 According to research conducted by McKinsey & Company, Advertising Industry which is heavily dependent upon Professional Photographers is showing the trend projecting the Increase of the demand of Professional photographers and Freelance Photographers 11 : Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 10 Hence, cannot deny the fact the professional Photography industry is getting heavily affected by the growing demand of Smartphone operated high-resolution cameras. The overall market for smartphones is rising, and the photographic equipment market is still recovering from the heavy blow they least expected from the tech industry. With the recent innovative revolution in apps and smartphones ―Photography‖ is no more a technique or skill compared to what AI can do and are able to achieve. With leaving no room for contradictions, here are two snaps from recent studies showing the market receiving a heavy blow from the smartphone industry 12 : Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 11 At the same time, Photography as a profession or amateur photography is looking at a tremendous Boom like an epidemic since the inception of sophisticated Smartphones capable of taking digital images. 13 Amazingly!!! Yet the demand for professional photographers is increasing defying all these facts and figures and will continue to grow. 2018 Market Analysis & Industry Outlook: Photography 14 Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 12 Dubai has been considered as the home to one of the world‘s fastest-growing economies. Dubai is also the destination for travel enthusiasts around the world. Forbes15 has listed Dubai as one of the World‘s best destinations for Travel photography in 2017. Having now become global visual symbols of the new human narrative about urbanism and development. The scale of Dubai‘s architecture, the paradox of humanity exploding in a desert without water, and the newly emerging concept of the built environment from the ground up will continue to transform how we live and travel for decades to come. Photography is listed as one of the top paying professions in the Middle East. 16 There are many variables (mainly qualitative) involved in it; however, a decent shoot shall be handled between AED7,000 (USD$1,905.72) to AED12,000 (USD$3,266.94) for up to 50 products not involving a model. 17 The minimum cost and quote found through various agencies are 299 AED and hour which is equivalent to USD$ 81.41. 100 Professional Photographers in Dubai in general charge their clients according to the event or occasion. Here are some of the discussions I have come across―There are many variables determining the rates: however a decent photo-shoot should be handled between AED-7000 to AED-12000 for up to 50 products.‖ Adam E. Zaman, Co-Founder and CEO at Clair (2017-present) Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 13 ―Depends a lot on the number of products. However, a day-long shoot with 25– 30 photos will cost around AED 3500. ― - Sahil Sharma, lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2016-present) Here is a list reflecting what we have collected from different Freelancing portals and website that offer Photography gigs. Platform or Agency Hourly Rate in USD www.upwork.com www.guru.com https://talent.hubstaff.com www.bawabba.com 15 to 40 30 to 90 10 to 40 136 to 341 http://studio360.ae https://splashwedding.com/ www.shootmytravel.com https://www.flytographer.com https://mywed.com/en/United-Arab-Emirates/Dubai-weddingphotographers http://photoagencydubai.com/personal-photoshoot - to 250 Hourly Rate in AED 55 to 145 112 to 331 38 to 147 500 to- to 920 490 1800 (Please note that some of these quotes collected and mentioned have been taken from Freelance platforms and the relevant photographers having zero or no previous work history with the platform. So, an assumption based on these may not comply with the actual rates. Since Freelance photography is still a new concept in the Middle East. We should only consider the freelancers are owning a personal website and previous work history with rich profiles.) Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 14 The average pay for a Professional Photographer in Dubai is AED 85,645 ($23,316.42) per year. 18 The following are examples of resources that relate to the demand of professional photographers: www.twofour54.com - Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, www.tcaabudhabi.ae www.dubaidesigndistrict.com www.designdaysdubai.ae www.downtowndesign.com Dubai is also a famous destination for celebrity photographers and some of them have opened up agencies and website to attract and establish their own localized customer bases. The UAE has initiated various developments that are aimed at growing and positioning the local creative industry, including media & entertainment, luxury, design, and fashion sectors. These strategies and projects are set to boost local businesses in a rapidly expanding sector. This is mainly based on a positive Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 15 business climate with favorable growth forecasts, a strategic geographical position, high tourist numbers and investment spurred by the hosting of the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. Developers are hence allocating higher budgets for interiors, and architecture. Tourists account for 40 percent of global luxury spending, and strong tourism numbers will foster steady growth in luxury spending. Specific initiatives include TwoFour54 and Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Design District, Dubai Design Days, Downtown Design, and a newly established Fashion Council in Dubai. In Abu Dhabi, an important component of Saadiyat Island, a USD 27 billion development project, is its Cultural District. The cultural district will include a Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim; the first branch of the Louvre outside of France; and the Zayed National Museum. It appears that a major goal of this district is to jump-start cultural tourism and to aid in the development of the local economy. In Dubai, the new Design District (D3) by Tecom Investments is intended to act as an incubator for the region‘s design and fashion industry and will offer a mix of studio spaces, showrooms, offices, a convention center, shops and hotels. The idea is based on a ready-made creative hub. ‗Cluster‘ developments are the specialty of Tecom Investments, which draws on the success of its Media City in Dubai, based on a similar principle. 19 Emirati authorities will continue to improve the business environment and ability to do business in order to attract new investors. This investment in infrastructure and a large number of free trade zone benefits make the UAE a more profitable, less expensive place to do business, compared to other countries in the region. Dubai and other major cities will continue to act as a hub for the region, allowing for opportunities to re-export products to other GCC countries. Finally, Dubai has won the expo 2020 which will create a number of opportunities, including increased tourism, new hotels, and an improved business environment. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 16 The Photography industry in Dubai encompasses companies and individuals that offer a range of photographic services, including still photography and videography for private events. Commercial and portrait photography studios are also included in this industry. This industry excludes all photography related to movie, TV and video production Most of the leading photographers are represented by Big Media and Advertising companies. There are many markets in photography. You can use photography for print ads, events, portraits, fashion, and many more. The opportunities are endless. Most professional photographers specialize in one area, such as:  Advertising  Corporate  Editorial  Fashion  Fine art  Social photography - also known as a general practice, which includes weddings, commercial and portraiture photography.  Aerial Filming & Photography Here‘s everything you need to know about the current Dubai professional photographers market. There are many websites in general; offering access to Freelance photographers information and customers can buy their services by interacting and agreeing upon rates. Only one proper marketplace dedicated to only ―Freelance Photography,‖ some other freelancing websites based in Dubai and rest are general job boards. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 17 The closest match to such idea was only found in the following website.  Photographers-online.com 20 Zia Advertising Agency LLC Website: https://www.photographers-online.com/dubai/ Concord Tower - Floor 6 • PO Box 126732 Dubai Media City United Arab Emirates Tel: - They have enlisted Individual Freelance Photographers and Agencies offering a wide variety of photography solutions covering services relating to: Portrait Event Corporate Product & Still Life Family Editorial Fashion Architecture Wedding Industrial Beauty Automotive Interior Design Nightlife Advertising Art City Food & Beverage Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 18 Aerial Lifestyle Hospitality International Travel  ServiceMarket 21 Service Souk DMCC-- P.O. Box 28258 Website:https://servicemarket.com/en/dubai Founded in 2013, ServiceMarket is an online marketplace that allows users to find and book a home service online. Utilizing the earlier investments, ServiceMarket has grown multiple-fold in just a few years by launching a variety of new services, partnering with hundreds of reputable service providers, and developing proprietary technology. In the last year alone, ServiceMarket has helped over 150,000 customers book a home service online, generating more than USD 30m in sales revenue. 21 Considered to be the largest online home services marketplace in the UAE, recently announced a successful close of a $4 million funding round by AddVenture and Emaar Industries & Investments (Pvt.) JSC. ServiceMarket.com has secured a total VC funding of US$ 8 million so far. Co-Founder, Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer: Bana Shomali 22 Co-Founder: Wim Torfs 23 Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 19 How it works: ServiceMarket allows you to quickly and easily find the best companies in the UAE and Qatar for anything you need around the home. Whether you are looking for multiple quotes for an international move or have an urgent cleaning request, our goal is to improve customer experience by reducing the time spent researching different companies and comparing their prices. The company's platform provides online quotes and online bookings for international moving, office cleaning, maid services, home cleaning, gardening and insurance, enabling users to connect with professional and licensed home services companies, such as movers, cleaners, painters, gardeners, handymen and insurance companies and their required services done. Services Offered relating to photography : Wedding Photography Event Photography Portrait and family photos: Maternity, newborn and children: Landscape and outdoor photography: Fashion photography Commercial Photography Professional Head Shots You can access their customer reviews from here : Read all customer reviews. Area Coverage: Dubai Abu Dhabi Sharjah Doha Jeddah Riyadh Kuwait Bahrain Dammam Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 20  Bawabba 24 Bawabba FZE Headquarters: Dubai Website http://www.bawabba.com Year Founded: 2018 Company Type: Privately Held bawabba.com is 1 year 2 months old. Bawabba is a new portal that connects service providers from media and design to childcare and removals to companies seeking specialized talent. The portal is free for users as its purpose is to help freelancers and businesses become more visible – and for users to find a reliable and affordable service provider. Area Coverage: Dubai Abu Dhabi Sharjah Ajman Egypt Bahrain Saudi Arabia Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 21  Workcircle 25 Adeevo Ltd Website: https://www.workcircle.co.uk Email:-Workcircle is a U.K based job search engine. They search jobs from job boards, agencies and employers across the United Arab Emirates to help you find the job you want, fast. Workcircle was founded by recruitment veterans Simon Appleton and Tony Jewell. We pioneered the high-volume, low-cost model with our previous site, and now we're exploiting the latest technology to build an even better way to find employment. Some other regular job portals are actively posting Freelancer and regular photography related jobs and gigs for the target market of Dubai as well. Job Boards and other Freelancing Platforms offering Freelance Photography Jobs        http://www.workcircle.ae/jobs/dubai/freelance-photographer https://ae.jobrapido.com https://www.indeed.ae/Photographer-jobs-in-Dubai https://www.naukrigulf.com/photography-jobs-in-uae https://www.totaljobs.com/jobs/photography/in-dubai https://www.bayt.com/en/uae/jobs/q/photographer/ https://jobs.trovit.ae/photographer-jobs-in-dubai,-dubai Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 22 ADDITIONAL GENERAL JOB BOARDS:         Monster LinkedIn Craigslist CareerBuilder Job.com TheLadders Simply Hired Glassdoor Some Freelancing Portal Offering Photography opportunities among other Freelancing opportunities in Dubai                    Upwork Freelancer Guru PeoplePerHour Hubstaff Talent People Per Hour Get Photography Jobs FlexJobs Freelance Photographer Jobs Journalism Jobs Photography Jobs Online Photographers.co.uk Virtual Vocations Freelance Photo Jobs Fiverr Photography Jobs Finder Cruise Ship Jobs Photography Jobs Central The Creative Loft Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 23  https://www.photosolutions.me/team/ 26 Photo Solutions Concord Tower Dubai Media City PO Box 126732  https://www.facebook.com/PhotographersAssociation 27  https://www.instagram.com/everydaymiddleeast/?utm_source=ig_embed 28  Christophe Viseux 29 Website : https://christopheweddingphoto.com/ www.christopheviseux.com/photographer-dubai/ His photographs have been published on The New York Times, Le Monde, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Internazionale, Le Temps, The Financial Times, Der Spiegel, El Pais Semanal, Burn Magazine, PDN, VSD Magazine, USAID, Affair Magazine (DK), Rangefinder, The Indian Express, Monocle Magazine UK, and BrownBook Middle East. Christophe has worked on the Refugees Crisis in Europe and on the Post Election Violence in Burundi. He has also collaborated with the Clinton Foundation and the NGO Reach Out to Asia (Lebanon, Nepal, West Bank, Tunisia), member of the Qatar Foundation. He is a contributor to National Geographic Travel‘s Instagram (@natgeotravel), Bloomberg, and Capa Pictures for corporate assignments. His archives are distributed in North America by Redux Pictures and Divergences Images in France.  John Hanna Photography - Real Estate Photography- 30 Website : http://www.hannajohn.com Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 24  Shedi - https://www.shediphotography.com/  Ali Al Sharji 31: Omani conceptual photographer  Shaima Al-Tamimi 32: Yemeni photographer based in Qatar.  Tasneem Alsultan 33: Saudi based photographer covering stories from all over the Middle East  Altamash Javed –Website: http://altamashjaved.com/Photographer and content creator in Dubai, United Arab Emirates whose collaborated with brands like Apple, Instagram and Dubai Tourism, and featured prominently in the press and across social media  http://www.schubertrodrigues.com/dubai-wedding-videography-services/ Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 25 First, let‘s hear from a Freelance Photographer from Dubai Hakim Boriawala 33 - “To be honest, it will be difficult in the beginning. But beginning for everything is difficult. So don‘t lose hope. The market of freelance photography is supersaturated in Dubai, and you will find freelance photographers almost under every stone you turn. But don‘t be negative, there is always an opportunity. ― Ali bin Thalith 34 - Secretary General of the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA). He is a professional documentary film photographer hailing from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. He holds diplomas in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (London Academy); French language and literature (University of Montpellier, France). ― Photography can help Dubai realize its ambitions ― He contends that photography is a good match for what Dubai hopes to achieve through Expo 2020. Dubai has become a hub for Photographers and enthusiasts who now consider photographs as contemporary art. These enthusiasts and art investors are spending millions on what they consider collectible photographs as artwork to place sculptures and paintings in connoisseurs' portfolios. International Photography Festival xposure.ae 34 is the premier photography festival in the middle-east encouraging thousands for taking professional photography more seriously than ever. This year the exhibition will take place 2124 November 2018 Expo Centre – Sharjah – UAE proving the growth of opportunities in Freelance Photography in the Middle East with prizes offering from $300 USD. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 26  Economy & Ease of Doing Business in Dubai. Dubai is popular as global ‗City of Opportunity.‘ It has been ranked 1st for airport connections to business districts and 5th most affordable city in 2014. According to the PWC report, the state ranks 1st for lowest corporate tax rate globally, finishes 10th in the cost of living, ranks 17th in the cost of business occupancy.  Dubai‘s economy was initially built on revenues from the oil industry, revenue from petroleum and natural gas currently account for less than 2% of the emirate‘s gross domestic product. The state became important ports of call for Western manufacturers. Today, UAE has focused its economy on tourism by building hotels and developing real estate. The city is also increasingly developing as a hub for service industries such as IT and finance, with the new Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).  The UAE economy is resilient and can accommodate changes to market dynamics, open new frontiers, and diversity thanks to the country‘s strong infrastructure, technology, and logistics. The UAE seeks to create new sustainable and competitive economic models and adopt more flexible approaches that boost cooperation between the public and private sector. Be it in Dubai or outside of the state, starting a business in Dubai is a very encouraging decision from an entrepreneur‘s point of view. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 27  Tourism in Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates, is an important part of the government‘s strategy to maintain the flow of foreign cash into the emirate.  Freelancing is legal in the UAE, and you can set yourself up as a full-time freelancer. You can pick and choose the jobs you accept and work your own hours, but you will not receive benefits such as medical insurance, sick leave or holiday pay. You will need an employment visa from the Ministry of Labour, and there are four main options.  You can get a temporary work permit if you are to be employed by a company for a maximum six-month contract.  Alternatively, if youare working full-time, you can also apply for a parttime work permit with a second employer; you will need a NOC from your existing employer and the new employer.  The easiest and most flexible option though is to get a freelance work permit from a free zone, which allows you to live and work in the UAE under the sponsorship of that FZA. If you plan to start trading, you will need to apply to the Ministry of Labour for a freelance business license – a fairly lengthy procedure explained here.  Finally, you can opt for a freelance business license. This is different from the freelance work permit in that you act as a business (complete with an official company name), not as an individual. The license allows you to obtain a residence visa and even open a corporate bank account. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 28  The starting cost for a license, security deposit, desk space and 3 year UAE resident visa is AED 20,000. At the start of every year, you will pay an annual renewal fee of AED 13,500.  After getting photographer license from Media Business Centre in Dubai, you will be provided with services like: 24 hour security & office access, lighting, power, air conditioning, office management & maintenance, use of meeting room, bedrooms & lounge area, daily housekeeping service along with collection & distribution of faxes & emails and others.  Freelancers are split into three brackets for the purposes of VAT: those who generate revenues of more than Dh375,000 ($-) a year, who must register for VAT; those generating revenues of between Dh187,500 ($-) and Dh375,000,($-) for whom the choice is optional; and freelancers earning under Dh187,500 ($-), who cannot register under current rules. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 29 The Information and services wing of the UAE government has taken many initiatives supporting creative education like photography. There are various courses available throughout the internet and institutions offering programs for training photography courses facilitating the future of Freelance Photography in Dubai.  The Traveling Photographer: Dubai Course by: David Hobby https://www.linkedin.com/learning/the-traveling-photographer-dubai  Lotus Photography Classes https://www.lotus.ae/course/visual-art-classes-dubai/photographycourses-dubai/  The Photography Institute https://www.thephotographyinstitute.ae/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6uU8uOB3 gIVzDUrCh1mXwN1EAAYASAAEgKBjvD_BwE  GULF PHOTO PLUS https://gulfphotoplus.com/workshops  SAE Institute Dubai https://dubai.sae.edu  Dubai International Art Centre Jumeirah Courses Photography for All and Photography on Location taught by photographer Lyndon Ashmore. -- Dubai Photo Workshop Basic digital photography workshop to learn how to use your DSLR camera. Private workshops are conducted to suit your individual needs. -- Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 30  ESMOD Dubai Offers a course in Fashion Photography. -- Gulf Photo Plus Al Quoz Workshops in photography, lighting, Photoshop and Lightroom. Twice a year they hold photo weeks with guest professional photographers from all over the world teaching specialty workshops. -- Shippey Photography Hellen Shippey offers one on one workshops as well as small groups. She does all levels. Scheduling is flexible. -- Intro to Digital Photography with Tiffany Schultz DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates This workshop will teach you the nuts and bolts of digital photography and will show you, in a very practical, hands-on way, how to take better photographs.- Professional Photography Courses in Dubai Dubai Media City Taught by professional photographer Khaled Abul-Dahab. Aims to qualify every one loves photography to reach the professional level. -- UAE Photo UAE Photo is a forum (site) where photo enthusiasts can exchange ideas, stories and of course pictures. The site is open for all members with a special interest in photography, processing and printing. Meetings are held every month (in general the last Sunday of the month). Locations are announced in their newsletter. Dubai market for Freelance Photography Page 31 We have looked into the market of Dubai and the surrounding areas and got to the conclusion that the opportunities are still there. The existing competitors have one thing in common: that is they are adequately funded for supporting their platforms. They are not focused and have revealed little background or history of the enlisted Freelancers, showing the market is still waiting for a skilled player. In order to survive the Smartphone era, freelance photographers need to become smarter and more tech-savvy. Building relationships with Companies that need photographers will go a long way helping Freelance Photographers in the Middle East. Booming Tourism, emerging real estate sector and growing opportunity platforms like Dating Headshots, Airbnb, Obeo, Oyster, National Geographic, US Navy, Go Abroad, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep all these and more will open up opportunities for those who want to pick freelance photography as a profession. By becoming optimists and being able to adapt and keep pace with all the technological advancements will be beneficial in order to stay on top of the market as a professional/freelance photographer. 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