Hi, I’m Fadi Youssef, a photographer and visual storyteller who loves capturing real moments and turning them into powerful images. I blend documentary sensibilities with creative direction to tell compelling stories for brands, publications, and NGOs. When I’m not behind the camera, I explore culture and people through interviews and field research to inform my work. I work across photography, film, and documentary projects, merging brand storytelling with humanitarian perspectives to create content that informs and inspires. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, collaborating with cross-functional colleagues, and using storytelling to drive positive impact.

Fadi Youssef

Hi, I’m Fadi Youssef, a photographer and visual storyteller who loves capturing real moments and turning them into powerful images. I blend documentary sensibilities with creative direction to tell compelling stories for brands, publications, and NGOs. When I’m not behind the camera, I explore culture and people through interviews and field research to inform my work. I work across photography, film, and documentary projects, merging brand storytelling with humanitarian perspectives to create content that informs and inspires. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, collaborating with cross-functional colleagues, and using storytelling to drive positive impact.

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Hi, I’m Fadi Youssef, a photographer and visual storyteller who loves capturing real moments and turning them into powerful images. I blend documentary sensibilities with creative direction to tell compelling stories for brands, publications, and NGOs. When I’m not behind the camera, I explore culture and people through interviews and field research to inform my work.

I work across photography, film, and documentary projects, merging brand storytelling with humanitarian perspectives to create content that informs and inspires. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, collaborating with cross-functional colleagues, and using storytelling to drive positive impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

freelance photographer at Fadi Yousef photography Studio
May 1, 2024 - Present
Conceptualize, plan, and execute high-quality photographic shoots tailored to the client's brief or personal project vision, Post-Production and Deliverables, Client Acquisition and Relationship Management, Marketing, Branding, and Portfolio Management.
E-commerce Studio assistant, Amsterdam at freelancing
July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Studio Setup and Maintenance; assist the lead photographer and assistants with setting up the shoot station, including backgrounds (e.g., seamless white paper, colorama), props, and mannequins/models. Adjust studio lighting equipment (strobes, light stands, softboxes, reflectors) according to the photographer's direction/ lighting diagrams. Work closely with the stylist and photographer to ensure the clothing is styled correctly on the model or mannequin. Color Matching & Quality Control; Ensure the lead photographer's monitor is calibrated and that the correct color profiles are selected on the camera and in the tethering software (like Capture One).
Freelancing , Canada at PhotoBanque photoagency.
June 30, 2023 - September 28, 2023
Daily Capture and Documentation, Capture High-Quality Content to tell the Story, Document Action and Engagement, Marketing and Promotional Content.

Education

Bachelor's in Applied Human Sciences at Concordia University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Higher Institute of Business Administration at The Higher Institute of Business Administration
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Professional Photography Diploma. at The Photography Institute, Vancouver, Canada.
June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    paper EU SUMMIT 2025

    On the Oct, 23 , 2025, European leaders met in Brussles to discuss topics related to security, climate change, defence and the Ukraine.
    This project include some of the moments I have captured from doorsteps, releases, and the Ukrainian president Vlolodymyr Zelenskyy conference after meeting with European leaders.