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About Nesrine Elkhatib:
About Nesrine Elkhatib:
Nesrine ElKhatib, a distinguished professional photographer from Cairo, Egypt, holds a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology from Cairo. With over 10 years of professional experience, she has become renowned for her artful blend of photography and archaeology.
ElKhatib's notable career breakthrough occurred when she led a major project with UNESCO, capturing the enduring allure of Egyptian artifacts and Pharaoh's jewelry. Her photographs reinvigorated the perception of these ancient relics, cementing her status as an authority in cultural heritage photography.
She has photographed a prestigious portfolio of international hotels, including the Cairo Marriott, St. Regis Almasa, Mina House, and The Address Hotels 1 and 2.
Her adeptness extended to photographing architectural marvels such as the new Egyptian Opera House and various historic palaces, showcasing her exceptional ability to convey the splendor and historical significance of these locations.
A pivotal moment in her career was her selection to photograph the renovated Italian Embassy in Cairo. The resulting images were published in a book in Italy, bringing international recognition to her work and affirming her exceptional talent.
ElKhatib's prowess has taken her to over 40 cities worldwide, particularly excelling in real estate photography. Her innovative techniques and use of advanced equipment have set new benchmarks in the field, especially across the Middle East.
Her distinctive style has garnered the attention of industry heavyweights like CNN, National Geographic, and Nikon Global, leading to multiple sponsorships and features in prestigious media outlets, including CNN Arabia, National Geographic Magazine, and winning the Nikon Competition.
Her work has earned her numerous accolades: she was listed in the Arab Best 100 Photographer Book in 2017, won Pixoto's Best Photographer of the Year in the same year, and earned the Golden Award in the Arab World Competition in 2015. Additionally, she triumphed in the Swedish Photo Association competition (SPA 2022), securing a gold medal in the architecture category.
Nesrine ElKhatib has become emblematic of artistic excellence and cultural narration in the realm of photography. Her innovative fusion of archaeological insight with photographic artistry paves the way for future generations in the field.
Publications
Nikon Competition — best shots
Best shots Nikon UK 2016
Elbalad Saudi Arabia newspaper
mars 2017 &February 2016
Beirut Image Festival Exhibition
Awards :
Arab best 100 photographer book – 2017
Sharjah shadow and Light book – 2015
Eltahrir Egyptian newspaper: Mars– 2015
Xposure international photography book – 2018
Pixoto best photographer of the year – 2017
Abu Dhabi through your eyes exhibition – 2018
Muslim bn oquil exhibition Iraq – 2019
Sayda Tunis exhibition – 2018
1st Place for spring competition UAPUAE – 2017
Sixth Cultural Ambassador Festival Iraq exhibition –
2016
Golden award Arab world competition – 2015.
Swedish Photo Association competition ( SPA 2022)GOLDMEDAL (architecture category).
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