Dubai Photo Forum 4 is a pioneering platform for dialogue, exploration, and critical discussion on the most significant and sensitive issues shaping the world of photography today. Organized by the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), the forum aims to elevate the artistic, technical, and ethical standards of photography in the region and beyond.
As the boundaries between art, technology, and innovation continue to blur, Dubai Photo Forum 4 also serves as a hub for examining the transformative role of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in redefining the creative process. The forum encourages participants to engage with the opportunities and challenges posed by AI-driven tools — from image creation and curation to authenticity, ethics, and the evolving definition of photographic art itself.
By fostering dialogue between photographers, technologists, and thought leaders, Dubai Photo Forum 4 continues HIPA’s mission to advance global understanding, creativity, and excellence in the photographic arts while embracing the possibilities of the digital future.
Sessions
Join us on a unique photo experience as we capture the rich history and vibrant culture of Old Dubai
Photography in the Age of AI explores how artificial intelligence is transforming image creation, editing, and perception. It reflects on the blurred line between human artistry and machine-generated visuals in modern photography.
Storytelling Against All Odds highlights the power of stories to inspire and endure, even in the face of adversity.
Architectural Photography celebrates the harmony between structure, light
The Smart Edit with Lightroom focuses on using Lightroom’s intelligent tools to enhance photos efficiently and creatively.
The Art of Impactful Content explores creating meaningful, engaging material that captures attention and drives connection.
THROUGH THE ALLEYS OF TIME
Ola Allouz
United Arab Emirates
PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE AGE OF AI
Aida Muluneh
Ethiopia
Hussain AlMoosawi
United Arab Emirates
Karine Aigner
United States of America
Yahya Kaddoura
Palestinian Territory
STORYTELLING AGAINST ALL ODDS
Rick Smolan
United States of America
SYMPHONY OF LINES: ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wael Onsy
Egypt
THE SMART EDIT WITH LIGHTROOM
Majed Alzaabi
Kuwait
THE ART OF IMPACTFUL CONTENT
Mark Smith
United States of America