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  • Bahaadeen Al-Qazwini
  • Began photography in 1984.
  • Director, Action Media Company.
  • Specialized in Mass Communication at the American University of Kuwait.
  • Sports, bird, and motion-techniques photographer.
  • Leader of “Bahaa Photo Friends” group for 13 years to present.
  • Certified trainer with Nikon Middle East & Africa (Nikon School).
  • Former certified trainer with Profoto.
  • Certified trainer with SB Academy of Arts.
  • Began teaching photography in 1995; taught at Bayit Lothan Arts and Craft Center for 14 years.
  • Founder and general supervisor of the Bayit Lothan Photography Club for 10 years.
  • Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of “Photographic” magazine.
  • Professional Photography Instructor accredited by:
    • Master Photographers Association, LMPA (UK, 1999)
    • British Institute of Professional Photography, LBIPP (1998)
  • Former writor and photography-course lecturer for Photo magazine and Net Point magazine.
  • Photographer for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for 10 years.
  • Former General Manager, Artist’s Touch Studio.
  • Taught general and specialized photography courses for many public and private entities, including (not limited to): Kuwait Science Club (1995–1998), Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (1998–2001), Baiyt Lothan (since 1998), Public Authority for Youth and Sports, Community Service & Continuing Education/University of Kuwait, Ministry of Education, Press Club at Kuwait University, Private Institute of Fine Arts, “Photo” magazine, Kuwait Society of Engineers, International Electronics Co., PhotoTech Expo, Bayader Al-Salam Society, Oxford Office for Consulting & Training, KAMS Institute for Consulting & Training; plus numerous lectures and workshops. Royal Oman Police (2022–2023).
  • Winner of over 515 international photography awards.

Exhibitions and showings:

  • Works featured widely in local, regional, and international outlets, including Kuwait Airways’ Al-Buraq magazine, AFC, UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office magazine, Getty Images, 1x, and others.
  1. Participated (as instructor) in the Community Service Center photography courses exhibition, Kuwait University, 2005.
  2. Participated in Photographers’ Exhibition 1996 and “A Photographer’s Touch” 1997.
  3. Participated in all Kuwait Photographers Group “Frame” exhibitions from 1998 to 2001; also served as the group’s media officer.
  4. Participated in many Beit Lothan Photography Club exhibitions since its founding in 2001 to present.
  5. First solo exhibition: “Kuwait in the Heart of History” Festival, Kuwait University, 2003.
  6. Second solo exhibition: Sports Photography, Al-Arabi Sports Club, 2003.
  7. Took part in many exhibitions and competitions since 1995 in Kuwait and abroad (Egypt, Saudi Arabia—“Friends of Light” exhibition—UK at the Royal Photographic Society, and Austria).
  8. “Safari through Kuwaiti Lenses” exhibition, 2010, with three other photographers, covering a South Africa safari.
  9. Third solo exhibition: Sports Photography on the FIFA Confederations Cup, South Africa 2009—held during South Africa’s Liberation Day, under the patronage of the Ambassador, with notable attendees.
  • Jury and supervisory committee member for numerous photography exhibitions and activities since 1995, including the State Encouragement Award, KUNA competition, Kuwait Oil Company competition, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (Al-Riyada), Al-Markaz competition, and others in government and private sectors.
  • Attended specialized photography courses at Cheltenham & Gloucester College (UK), BIPP, the Royal Photographic Society, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the London Academy of Media & TV; trained under Prof. Heather Angel, Gill Fox, Joe Cornish, and others.
  • Fashion photography course, London Academy of Media, 2011 (UK).
  • Masterclass, London Academy of Media, 2013 (UK).
  • Founder of the first photography group at Kuwait University, 1995.
  • Commercial/advertising photography for: Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait University, Sultan Center Restaurants, YIACO Medical, International Clinic, Tanagra, Villa Moda Chocolate Bar, Fauchon, and more.
  • Presenter of 12 photography leactures in the weekly TV program “Al-Dunya Soura,” 2005.
  • Covered Bahrain Formula 1, 2008–2010.
  • Covered MotoGP Qatar, 2010–2012.
  • Covered Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan rally.
  • Photo coverage: FIFA Confederations Cup, South Africa 2009.
  • Photo coverage: FIFA World Cup, South Africa 2010.
  • West Asian Championship (Kuwait) 2012.
  • World Aquatics Championships – Qatar 2024.
  • FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, Dubai 2024.
  • Interncontinantal Cup, Qatar 2024
  • Coverage: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, Seychelles 2025.
  • Coverage: Arab Cup, Qatar 2025.
  • Presened more than 119 photography workshops and courses worldwide.