Welcome to the 2023 Xposure Photography Festival, the Middle East’s premier event for photographers and enthusiasts. This year’s lineup features a range of celebrated photographers and engaging speakers, covering topics such as climate change, space exploration, photojournalism, fine art, culture, portraiture, and more.
Join us at the Xposure Auditorium for sessions and talks, including the presentation of awards for the Independent & Freelance Photojournalist of the Year, the International Photography and Film Awards, and the closing ceremony honouring photographers.
Attendance at the festival’s auditorium is free and open to all, making it the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in photography and connect with fellow enthusiasts. The festival takes place annually in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium As conflict reporters, we often find ourselves drawn to the most traumatic and devastating moments in … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium What sets a photographer’s work apart from others? Many people talk about a “style” in photography, … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Karen Zusman on her unconventional journey as she shares the experiences that have shaped her … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium Join renowned photographer Laurent Baheux for a special presentation as he shares his incredible journey through … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium For three decades, Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert has been documenting the Roma community of Sintesi, Romania, through his … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium
Join renowned photojournalists Muhammed Muheisen, Giles Clarke, Jodi Cobb, Tommy Trenchard and former Sunday Times picture … Ronan Donnovan at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Ronan Donovan as he explores the deep connection between humans and wolves that dates … Joel Grimes at Xposure Auditorium
Join Joel Grimes as he delves into the limitless potential of art and the joys of self-expression. … Nancy Borowick at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Nancy Borowick as she shares her poignant project, “The Family Imprint,” an intimate story of … Levon Biss at Xposure Auditorium British photographer Levon Biss discusses his explorations into macro photography. He explains the process behind his … J Tomas Lopez at Xposure Auditorium Professor Jose Tomas Lopez will break down and analyse five fundamental questions of journalism and why … Ian Ruhter at Xposure Auditorium Artist Ian Ruhter reimagines the entire concept of photography. Allowing the process to supersede the final … Greg Gorman at Xposure Auditorium
Join award-winning portrait photographer Greg Gorman for an exclusive look at his career spanning over 50 … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium As a photojournalist, you are always looking for stories that need to be told. You are … Norbert Rosing at Xposure Auditorium German photographer Norbert Rosing used to work in a hospital as a male nurse until he … Michael Aboya at Xposure Auditorium What we see sometimes on the surface is only a small part of what there really … John Angerson at Xposure Auditorium John Angerson had the opportunity to observe the close bond between the six astronauts preparing for … Bara Prasilova at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Bára Prášilová for an unforgettable journey through her surreal and striking photography. In this … Tim Smith at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Tim Smith as he speaks about his captivating and deeply personal photography. Over the … Whitney Johnson at Xposure Auditorium From 2.2 million images to 118. National Geographic‘s Vice President of Visuals tells the story of … Douglas Dubler at Xposure Auditorium Join Douglas Dubler for a special talk as he reflects on his fifty-plus years as a … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium The Photography & Film Awards is an annual event that celebrates the exceptional talent and creativity … Kathy Moran at Xposure Auditorium “The Xposure International Photography Festival 2023 is excited to present the second “Conservation Summit,” a day-long … Discussion Panel at Xposure Auditorium The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent all around the world, from the melting … Robbie Shone at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Robbie Shone as he raises awareness about the beauty, splendor, and uniqueness of ice … Carsten Egevang at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Carsten Egevang for a visually stunning and thought-provoking journey through the Arctic and Greenland. … Esther Horvath at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Esther Horvath as she takes you on a journey through the Arctic and shares … James Balog at Xposure Auditorium Join renowned photographer James Balog as he presents a visually stunning and thought-provoking exploration of the … Chip Doherty at Xposure Auditorium Join Chip Doherty, a former Space Shuttle Systems Engineer, as he provides an in-depth look at … Discussion Panel at Xposure Auditorium Join a fascinating panel discussion about the history and future of America’s space program, featuring John … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium by Alireza Kazemipour
Category :Short Film & Moving Image
Sahra, an Afghan refugee in Canada arrives at Iranian ex-Dentist, … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium An Xposure Awards Entry by Akbar Shahbazi
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Kifsan’s short film … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium These five films showcase the power and beauty of photography and film and the impact it … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium A documentary and film directed by Simone Kisiel
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“It’s Good Business: Moving Beyond ConservationIt’s … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium An 811 operator navigates grieving callers amid another troubling day of disclosures – and revelations.
DEADLINE was … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium The “Landscape of War” is a captivating documentary that brings together two renowned photojournalists, Sir Don … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium AARON GEKOSKI presents ‘Eyes of the Orangutan’, a compelling new TERRA MATER Factual Studios/CHRIS SCARFFE Film … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium A wildlife documentary and film directed by DILUM ALAGIYAWANNA
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The Great Elephant Gathering of Asia is … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium A FILM BY IAN RUHTR
While working with wet plate collodion Ruhter came up with an idea … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium FILM BY JAMES BALOG
We humans are a force of nature. At the same time human activities … Film Screening at Xposure Auditorium TONE is a cinematic experience set in a crumbling future society in which an oppressive regime … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium Video Art Now
This film features selected graduate films from video art classes at the College of … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium Short Documentary: VICE – Giles Clarke
By day, Dr. Jorge Chiu is a cardiothoracic surgeon. By night, … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium Path of the Panther is an award-winning film that documents the front lines of an accelerating … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium by Alireza Kazemipour
Category :Short Film & Moving Image
Sahra, an Afghan refugee in Canada arrives at Iranian ex-Dentist, … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium An Xposure Awards Entry by Akbar Shahbazi
Title :Kefsan
Category :Short Film & Moving Image
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Kifsan’s short film … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium These five films showcase the power and beauty of photography and film and the impact it … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium A documentary and film directed by Simone Kisiel
Directed by Simone Kisiel
“It’s Good Business: Moving Beyond ConservationIt’s … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium The “Landscape of War” is a captivating documentary that brings together two renowned photojournalists, Sir Don … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium AARON GEKOSKI presents ‘Eyes of the Orangutan’, a compelling new TERRA MATER Factual Studios/CHRIS SCARFFE Film … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium Because they offer a distinctive viewpoint on the passage of time and the movement of the … Film Screening at Xposure Auditorium TONE is a cinematic experience set in a crumbling future society in which an oppressive regime … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium Video Art Now
This film features selected graduate films from video art classes at the College of … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium FILM BY JAMES BALOG
We humans are a force of nature. At the same time human activities … Albert Dros at Xposure Auditorium Join Albert Dros in a talk as he shares his experiences in Kyrgyzstan. Albert fell in … Abir Abdullah at Xposure Auditorium Join renowned Bangladeshi photojournalist Abir Abdullah as he presents his long-term projects focusing on the impacts … Tor Seidel at Xposure Auditorium The focus of education at CFAD in photography and video is diverse on the one hand. … Simon Roberts at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Simon Roberts in discussion with Whitney Johnson on the importance of documenting one’s homeland … Neil Leifer at Xposure Auditorium Join legendary sports photographer Neil Leifer, known for his iconic images of sports and pop culture … Filipp Kabanyayev at Xposure Auditorium Join Filipp Kabanyayev as he explains the relationship between knowledge and creativity. Kabanyayev will delve into … César Balcázar at Xposure Auditorium Join César Balcázar for a talk on the creation of the exhibition “Resistance Country,” an exploration … Carlton Ward Jr at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Carlton Ward Jr. for a discussion on the story of the Florida panther, the … Souhayl A at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Souhayl A for a discussion on the role of street photography in his work … Gabriel Wickbold at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Gabriel Wickbold for a discussion on the various conflicts faced by contemporary man and … Tommy Trenchard at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Tommy Trenchard for a talk on finding hope in a world dominated by conflict … Randy Olson at Xposure Auditorium Join photographer Randy Olson for a discussion on the balancing act between creating compelling imagery that … Dan Winters at Xposure Auditorium Join renowned photographer Dan Winters for a talk on his journey chronicling spaceflight for publications such … Awards Ceremony at Xposure Auditorium The Xposure 2023 Photographer Appreciation Awards closing ceremony will be held in the Xposure Auditorium. The …
Conflict Reporting to Magical Realism
Developing and Maintaining your Signature Style
From Poetry to Protests to Super Powered Youth: An Unconventional Journey
Creative Vision of Nature in Black & White Photography
The Roma of Sintesti, Romania: A 30-year project
Credible Witness
The Human Connection to Wolves: From Yellowstone To The Arctic
The Artist In You
The Family Imprint: Love, Loss and Finding Purpose in the End
Exploring the Natural World through Macro
The Portrait: Who, What, When, Where and Why
Allowing the process to supersede the Photograph
It’s not about me
Independent & Freelance Photojournalist Awards
Dream On – My life as a Nature Photographer
Reaching For The Light
NASA Space Shuttle mission STS-72
Circles
The Gift Of Time In Long-Term Documentary Photography
National Geographic – POY
A Fifty Year Photographic Odyssey
International Photography & Film Awards
Conservation Summit – Opening
Climate Change at the Extremes
The Loss of the Hidden World
Greenland – lands of contrasts
Arctic – Through the eyes of Explorers
The Human Element: A Time Capsule from the Anthropocene
Space Shuttle: Ready for Flight
Capturing Time In Space
The Gold Teeth
Kefsan
Xposure 2022 Short Film Nominees
It’s Good Business: Moving Beyond Conservation
Deadline
The Landscape of War
Eyes of the Orangutans
The Great Elephant Gathering of Asia
OBSCURA
The Human Element
Tone
Tor Seidel: Video Art Now
The Guardian Angel of Guatemala
Path of the Panther
The Gold Teeth
Kefsan
Xposure 2022 Short Film Nominees
It’s Good Business: Moving Beyond Conservation
The Landscape of War
Eyes of the Orangutan
25 HERTZ
Tone
Tor Seidel: Video Art Now
The Human Element
My Special Connection with Kyrgyzstan
Climate Change – The Global Threat
Realms of the Experimental
Green Lungs of the City
Don’t Miss! – 60+ years of Iconic Images in Photojournalism
How knowledge Expands Imagination & Boosts Creativity
Resistance Country by Balcázar
Path of the Panther
From Street Photography to Deep Author Projects
I am Online
Telling stories of hope in a troubled world
Entanglement
Beyond Flight
Closing Ceremony & Appreciation Awards
