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I am a passionate photographer, videographer, content creator and aspiring filmmaker based in Dubai, UAE. I have five years of freelance photography experience in print and web reporting, delivering compelling images and stories for diverse audiences. I am seeking roles in public relations, media production, and sales that will let me apply my creative vision and grow with the fast-changing media landscape. I thrive in collaborative environments, value hard work and reliability, and I’m eager to contribute to dynamic teams with events, festivals, and media campaigns. I aim to keep learning and honing my craft while producing memorable visuals that resonate with audiences.…I am a passionate photographer, videographer, content creator and aspiring filmmaker based in Dubai, UAE. I have five years of freelance photography experience in print and web reporting, delivering compelling images and stories for diverse audiences. I am seeking roles in public relations, media production, and sales that will let me apply my creative vision and grow with the fast-changing media landscape. I thrive in collaborative environments, value hard work and reliability, and I’m eager to contribute to dynamic teams with events, festivals, and media campaigns. I aim to keep learning and honing my craft while producing memorable visuals that resonate with audiences.

Ismail Hemaid Elkodra

Photographer, Videographer, Filmmaker, +2

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I am a passionate photographer, videographer, content creator and aspiring filmmaker based in Dubai, UAE. I have five years of freelance photography experience in print and web reporting, delivering compelling images and stories for diverse audiences. I am seeking roles in public relations, media production, and sales that will let me apply my creative vision and grow with the fast-changing media landscape. I thrive in collaborative environments, value hard work and reliability, and I’m eager to contribute to dynamic teams with events, festivals, and media campaigns. I aim to keep learning and honing my craft while producing memorable visuals that resonate with audiences.…I am a passionate photographer, videographer, content creator and aspiring filmmaker based in Dubai, UAE. I have five years of freelance photography experience in print and web reporting, delivering compelling images and stories for diverse audiences. I am seeking roles in public relations, media production, and sales that will let me apply my creative vision and grow with the fast-changing media landscape. I thrive in collaborative environments, value hard work and reliability, and I’m eager to contribute to dynamic teams with events, festivals, and media campaigns. I aim to keep learning and honing my craft while producing memorable visuals that resonate with audiences.

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I am a passionate photographer, videographer, content creator and aspiring filmmaker based in Dubai, UAE. I have five years of freelance photography experience in print and web reporting, delivering compelling images and stories for diverse audiences. I am seeking roles in public relations, media production, and sales that will let me apply my creative vision and grow with the fast-changing media landscape.

I thrive in collaborative environments, value hard work and reliability, and I’m eager to contribute to dynamic teams with events, festivals, and media campaigns. I aim to keep learning and honing my craft while producing memorable visuals that resonate with audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Safety Officer at Fast Building Cont.Co.(L.L.C)

January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026

On-site safety oversight: attendance tracking, daily room inspections, site reporting with photographic proof of damages, coordinating with administration to fix issues, conducting periodic warehouse inventory, and site tours to enforce safety violations.

Event Supporting Photographer at Dubai Police Officer Club

September 1, 2024 - Present

Organized and supported club events; responsible for photographing and editing images; captured high-quality wedding and BTS images; collaborated with planners to choose shooting locations and timings; applied photography skills.

Photographer - Videographer at META International Film Festival

January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022

Handled high-level photography for festival events; improvised photographic methods and techniques to capture compelling images.

Videographer at Classic Art Media / Kalba (Al Sharqiya TV)

April 1, 2022 - Present

Worked as videographer for TV show programs on Kalba (Al Sharqiya TV); collaborated with production teams to schedule shoots and ensure quality visual storytelling.

Sound Engineer at Classic Art Media

April 1, 2022 - Present

Sound engineering for TV show programs; ensured audio quality for productions and supported on-set audio operations.

Patient Access Representative at Ambulatory Healthcare Services

February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022

Managed call center activities, data audits, and patient communications; collected patient information, medical history, billing, and insurance details; improved patient satisfaction through guidance and care.

Photographer at Behind the Scenes Company in DIFF

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Post-production techniques including color correction and retouching; created creative photographs for corporate headshots, events, and products; used digital and film cameras; edited for print and online distribution.

Media Production Department at Al Ghurair University

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Responsible for the Media Production department; coordinated events and organized public séances, creating a respectful and serene environment for spirit communication for university media projects.