Xposure is a leading international photo festival and educational platform that combines a range of photography events, including; Exhibitions, Talks, Workshops, Portfolio Reviews, Film Screenings, Focus Groups, Competitions, and photographic equipment Trade Show.
Sharjah Government Media Bureau launched the concept of Xposure in 2016 as an International Photography Festival that would become an annual feature in the calendar of professional photographers, photography enthusiasts, filmmakers, students and educators.
Supported by professionals and industry experts, Xposure International Photography Festival offers many exciting prospects to learn new skills and network with leading professionals and the opportunity to see the latest photographic products.
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Sir Don McCullin and Muhammed Muheisen in conversation about their lives and careers as photojournalists, covering war and displaced people.
In a wide-ranging career, Joe McNally has at various times been a newspaper photographer, a wire service shooter, a general assignment magazine photographer, and a commercial/corporate/advertising photographer.
H.E. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi talks with Sally Mousa on #LifeBeats about the values of photography and the multi-genre content that is an integral part of Xposure.
Day to Night™ by Stephen Wilkes has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning as well as dozens of other prominent media outlets and, with a grant from the National Geographic Society, was extended to include America’s National Parks in celebration of their centennial anniversary and Bird Migration for 2018
Sudan was the last living male Northern White Rhino left on this planet is comforted moments before he passed away by Joseph Wachira March 19, 2018, in northern Kenya. Sudan was brought to Kenya from the Dvur Kralove Zoo in the Czech Republic in 2009.
John Moore tells his story and the stories behind some of his most powerful images at the Xposure International Photography Festival.
Gabriel Wickbold busca inspiración en el ser humano contemporáneo y en cuestiones cotidianas como la sostenibilidad, el envejecimiento, la relación de dependencia con la tecnología, la sexualidad, el empoderamiento femenino y otros.
Xposure hosts exhibitions from highly acclaimed International Photographers, professional institutes and galleries representing Photographers from around the world.
Xposure offers opportunities to participate in FREE to enter competitions and scholarship award programs. With prize money & equipment pool values exceeding $36,000 the contest attracts entries from over 120 countries.
The Auditorium is a dedicated space designed using the highest technical standards, for hosting Photographer and photography talks and Live Stage events. Entry to the Auditorium is free of charge with ticketing available.
An extensive and varied selection of educational photography workshops, scholarships and masterclass programs to suit beginners, advanced and pro photographers.
Xposure hosts a photography and imaging show attended by professional photographers, photography enthusiasts, students and educators.
During the Xposure festival, there will be an opportunity for you to receive a review of your work, an expert opinion, and guidance from industry experts.
A focus group is a planned discussion led by a mentor and is designed to gather opinions on a defined photographic or filmmaking topic. Focus groups encourage open-minded discussions and enable opportunities for questions and answers.
This Award has been established to recognize and reward independent & freelance photojournalists who endeavour to gather images for the purpose of supporting news stories and bringing awareness to issues of impact from around the world.
Located on the Al Majaz Amphitheatre Island, GalleryX hosts solo exhibitions from many of the world’s greatest names in photography. Each exhibition is on display for 30 days.
Annually Xposure brings the greatest names in photography to exhibit and share their stories with the audience.
