Press Release - Gulf Photo Plus · 2014-02-11 · Press Release ! Dubai, United Arab Emirates –...

Press Release Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 16, 201

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GPP2014 | The Food Photography Series – Photography that’s good enough to eat!

Gulf Photo Plus Photography Festival March 7-‐14, 2014 Dubai Knowledge Village www.gulfphotoplus.com Gulf Photo Plus is participating in the inaugural Dubai Food Festival, taking place across the Emirate from 21st February to 15th March 2014. For more information on Dubai Food Festival, please visit www.dubaifoodfestival.com. Coinciding with the 10th edition of Gulf Photo Plus’ world-‐famous annual photography festival, GPP2014 (March 7th – 14th), Gulf Photo Plus will host a series of exciting food photography, styling and writing workshops, seminars and events as an extension of the Dubai Food Festival. Gulf Photo Plus, the region’s premier photography training organisation, is collaborating with Dubai Food Festival to offer foodies the chance to improve their food photography skills under the expert guidance of Los Angeles-‐based internationally renowned food photographer, writer and blogger Matt Armendariz (www.mattbites.com). Gulf Photo Plus at Dubai Food Festival -‐ Highlights Launching the activities will be a Food Styling Seminar ‘The Culinary Art of Food for Photography’ with locally based food stylist, Fiona Archibold. During the session, Fiona will discuss the role of the food stylist in creating stunning food photography. Moreover, she will share her secrets, tips and tricks on how to make ordinary food



dishes look sumptuous and delicious with a variety of tools and techniques. The session will be held at Gulf Photo Plus space in Alserkal Avenue on March 3rd (19:00 – 20:30). The Food Styling Seminar is free of charge and open to all, but prior registration is required. Part of GPP2014’s famous PhotoFriday event (March 7th) will be Matt Armendariz’s seminar How to Make Delicious Food Photos With Your Smartphone. Whether you share your photos on Instagram, develop recipes, blog, or just share with friends and family, in this 90-‐minute session, Matt will discuss what makes a great food photo as seen through the lens of a smartphone. This affordable seminar (at 50 AED only) is open to all who like to eat and have a smartphone! In partnership with Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, Armendariz will also present a seminar on Great Writing and Food Writing for Bloggers (March 7th, 18:00 – 20:30), where he will share invaluable advice for food bloggers and writers based on his 18 years in the food business and success as a food writer and photographer. The event will be free to attend, but prior online registration is required. Finally, for intermediate photographers wishing to dramatically improve their skills in the specialised discipline of food photography, Armendariz will run a 2-‐day In-‐Depth Food Photography Workshop (March 9th and 10th). Participants in this unique workshop will learn about the key ingredients of a food photography shoot, from composition to lighting, props and retouching techniques as well as exploring current and past food photography trends to understand what makes a successful, emotionally engaging and mouthwatering image. This workshop can be purchased online. Tickets and registration For more information and to register for these activities please visit http://gppme.com/dff , email [email protected] or telephone +971 4 380 8545. Gulf Photo Plus is located at Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz and open from 10am to 7pm from Sunday – Thursday, open 10am – 6pm on Saturdays Background Dubai Food Festival Created for residents of Dubai and visitors to the Emirate, the Dubai Food Festival spans 23 days starting on 21 February and running until 15 March 2014. Created to celebrate and enhance Dubai’s position as the gastronomy capital of the region, the city-‐wide festival includes a number of events, entertainment and attractions, including Taste of Dubai, Gulfood and the inaugural editions of the Dubai Food Carnival and The Big Grill. Dubai Food Festival will also feature a wide range of food-‐related activities, tastings, offers and events, showcasing the Emirate’s diverse food offering, from Michelin-‐starred chefs to Emirati dishes and street food, drawn from the cuisines of more than 200 nationalities who live in Dubai. For further information about Dubai Food Festival, please contact: Dawn Barnable Account Director DABO & CO on behalf of DTCM +971 52 985 9080 [email protected]



Guest Speaker – Matt Armendariz Matt Armendariz is a photographer, writer, avid traveler and blogger that specializes in food, drink and tasty spots all over the world. His food blog www.mattbites.com, was voted as one of the Top 10 Food Blogs in the World by London’s Times Online and has also been selected by GOOP’s Gwyneth Paltrow as one of her 10 favourite food blogs. Mattbites focuses on all things flavourful and has been recognized by The New York Times, New York Magazine, Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, Saveur, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Everyday With Rachael Ray as well as tastemakers like Tori Burch, Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge, Rachael Ray and a variety of food and lifestyle editors. With appearances on The Martha Stewart Show, Paula Deen’s Best Dishes, Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, Cooking Channel’s Summer Best Cocktails and a variety of speaking engagements, Matt’s motto is that he’s a “man obsessed with food, drink and everything in between.” As a professional food photographer, his work has appeared in the pages of Bon Appetit, Country Living, Time Magazine, Coastal Living, Martha Stewart Everyday Food, as well as online for Food Network, Cooking Channel, and Food & Wine. Armendariz teaches workshops devoted to food photography and speaks on food styling and photography at conferences, schools and colleges around the world. He has written two books; a cookbook called On A Stick! and Focus On Food Photography For Bloggers which features tips and tricks for photographers of all levels. GPP2014 GPP2014 (March 7th – 14th), a key event of the Dubai’s annual calendar and a strategic partner of Dubai Calendar, will be the 10th edition of Gulf Photo Plus’ annual photography festival. This 8-‐day, world-‐class event brings some of the world’s leading photographers to Dubai for a host of specialist beginner, intermediate and advanced photography workshops and events. The Dubai Knowledge Village Conference Centre comes alive with a buzz of energy and inspiration where photographers meet, learn and connect. Over the years, GPP has earned a reputation for providing excellent content, unparalleled talent, and photogenic locations only Dubai can offer, creating a photography festival and educational experience like no other. The event launches with PhotoFriday – a jam-‐packed day of seminars, keynotes and panels with the visiting star photographers, at affordable prices giving everyone access to some of photography’s greatest minds. PhotoFriday (March 7th, Dubai Knowledge Village) is open to all, with 16, 90-‐minute inspiring and educational sessions (four happening at any one time), on a wide variety of photography-‐related topics, there really is something for everyone whether you’re a professional photographer looking to acquire new skills or grow your business, or simply appreciate photographic art. Workshops can be booked online. Gulf Photo Plus Gulf Photo Plus is an organization dedicated to furthering the art and craft of photography through education, exhibitions, events. Gulf Photo Plus has garnered a reputation as the leader in photography events, with the annual GPP Photography Festival every March, which hosts 15 top international photographers and instructors who come to Dubai to teach and inspire photography fans of all levels and from more than 30 different countries. This event is a highly anticipated post in the calendars of photographers around the world.



GPP’s central program is coupled with additional events including photography exhibitions, movie nights, inspirational talks and Slidefest evenings where creative individuals can share ideas and find further inspiration. For more information about all Gulf Photo Plus activities please visit www.gulfphotoplus.com or telephone +971 4 380 8545. Gulf Photo Plus is open from 10am to 7pm from Sunday – Thursday, open 10am – 6pm on Saturdays. -‐ ENDS -‐ For further information contact: Marzia Beltrami [email protected] T +971 4 380 8545 M +971 50 3325254

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