I am a Creative Content Creator with over 18 years of professional experience in Photography and Videography across Qatar and the UAE. I specialise in producing high-impact visual content for digital marketing, advertising, social media, and corporate branding. I excel at managing the full content production lifecycle from concept to final delivery, and I enjoy collaborating with marketing teams, agencies and clients in fast-paced, highly competitive digital environments.…

Sid Hic Kannur

I am a Creative Content Creator with over 18 years of professional experience in Photography and Videography across Qatar and the UAE. I specialise in producing high-impact visual content for digital marketing, advertising, social media, and corporate branding. I excel at managing the full content production lifecycle from concept to final delivery, and I enjoy collaborating with marketing teams, agencies and clients in fast-paced, highly competitive digital environments.…

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I am a Creative Content Creator with over 18 years of professional experience in Photography and Videography across Qatar and the UAE. I specialise in producing high-impact visual content for digital marketing, advertising, social media, and corporate branding.

I excel at managing the full content production lifecycle from concept to final delivery, and I enjoy collaborating with marketing teams, agencies and clients in fast-paced, highly competitive digital environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer / Videographer / Editor at Best Marketing & PR Co.
January 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Photographer / Videographer / Editor responsible for creating engaging indoor and outdoor visuals. Executed on-site shoots, ensuring high-quality framing, lighting, and sound. Produced content for digital campaigns, brand stories, social media content, and promotions. Planned, filmed, and edited video content in alignment with event schedules and project briefs. Edited and post-produced photos and videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and Photoshop to meet brand guidelines and creative direction. Archived and managed digital assets and video libraries. Delivered high-quality, fully edited photos and videos across leading global news platforms.
Photographer / Videographer / Editor at Qatar News Agency (QNA)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Covered national and international events as a photographer/videographer and editor. Researched and captured news events, sports matches, cultural functions, and political gatherings. Operated DSLR and mirrorless cameras to create versatile multimedia content for web and social channels. Edited and post-produced photos and videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and Photoshop to meet brand guidelines and editors' directions.
Commercial Photographer / Videographer at AL QAMRAH HOLDING CO.
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Produce digital content for media campaigns, brand stories, social media content, advertisements and promotions; edit raw footage into engaging video content optimized for web, mobile, and social media platforms; format videos for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.; provide video coverage for all major events including conferences, graduations, and ceremonies; coordinate with the social media team to ensure videos are submitted on time and aligned with the digital strategy.
Event Photographer / Videographer at QATAR NEWS AGENCY
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Captured dynamic imagery at major public events, high-profile press conferences, global summits, international sports events, cultural festivals, and community gatherings; delivered high-quality, fully edited photos and videos for immediate publication across leading global news platforms; worked closely with editors and reporters to meet tight deadlines.
Photographer / Media Relations Officer at Press Centre
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Covered news events, sports matches, cultural functions, political gatherings; operated DSLR, mirrorless, and video cameras to create versatile multimedia content for web and social channels; edited and post-produced photos and videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and Photoshop to meet brand guidelines and creative direction; delivered imagery at major events, high-profile press conferences, global summits, international sports events, cultural festivals, and community gatherings; ensured immediate publication across leading global news platforms.
Event Photographer at Qatar News Agency
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Captured dramatic imagery at major public events such as cultural festivals, sporting events, and community gatherings. Ensured high-quality, fully edited photographs within minutes for various media platforms and digital content needs.
Photographer / Media Relations Officer at Qatar University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Managed photographic needs for the university's events and media releases. Collaborated closely with marketing teams to align visual content with broader communications strategies.
Photographer / Media Relations Officer at Press Conference Group
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Managed photos and video coverage during various events, showcasing Integrated services to deliver compelling visual reports under tight deadlines.
Photographer / Videographer / Editor at Best Marketing & PR Co.
January 1, 2024 - November 18, 2025
Create engaging photos and video content for indoor and outdoor activities; on-site video shoots; ensure framing, lighting and sound quality; produce content for digital campaigns, brand stories, social media content, advertisements and promotions; plan, film and edit video content aligned with event schedules and briefs; edit and post-produce photos and videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom and Photoshop; implement transitions, sound effects, music and subtitles; archive and manage digital assets and video libraries.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Arts at University of Calicut
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Master Degree in Sociology at University of Mysore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
National Certificate in Media Relations at NCVT, Govt. of India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Media Relations at University of Mysore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Arts at University of Calicut
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Master of Sociology at University of Mysore
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Diploma in Media Relations at University of Mysore
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
National Certificate in Media (NCVT) at NCVT, Government of India
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor Degree in Arts at University of Calicut, India
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Master Degree in Sociology at University of Calicut, India
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor Degree in Journalism at University of Calicut
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at University of Calicut
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Master of Sociology at University of Mysore
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Diploma in Media Relations at University of Mysore
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
National Certificate in Media Relations (NCVT) at NCVT, Govt of India
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

National Certificate in Media Relations
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Media Relations
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
National Certificate in Media NCVT
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Media Relations
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Certification in Digital Photography
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Certificate in Video Editing
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
National Certificate in Media Relations (NCVT, Govt of India)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Media Relations, University of Mysore
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Education