Tarek Addi
@tarekaddi
Landscape photographer based in Dubai
“I have learned to respect the places I visit and give credit to the people and landscapes that exist on this earth.”
Read More“I have learned to respect the places I visit and give credit to the people and landscapes that exist on this earth.”
Read More“With vast landscapes to explore within such a short distance of home, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph forests, mountains, deserts and wildlife that I had only ever wished I could visit. Now it’s my home.”
Read More“I learnt that it is good to be spontaneous, go out of your comfort zone and take every opportunity given to you, because you never know where it could lead.”
Read More“Show me your friends and I will show you your future”, I believe that the people around me are important for my self-growth, from which we can learn both good and bad.”
Read More“For me that perfect shot would be a sunrise high up on a mountain. Looking over the clouds, peaks being touched by the first soft sunlight, your heart and mind being taken over by peace and bliss.”
Read More“I will always encourage anyone who travels to venture one step further beyond. This is where magical things happen and where stories are created. Those stories become the catalysts for others to start their own journey.”
Read More“My past has had a significant influence on who I am as an artist nowadays. I grew up next to a forest where my brother and I spent a lot of time and at school, instead of studying on the computer, I looked at landscapes. I always withdrew into the peace and quiet of the wild. It was and is my “haven”.
Read More“For my photography, but also for anything else in life, I try to live up to my vision: “Don’t be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”
Read More“I do not know what the future holds in terms of my career, not many people do. But I know for sure it involves wildlife and/or photography, whatever that may be. My motto is to Believe in yourself, Capture the moment and Inspire others.”
Read More“My life as a snowboarder has really shaped my life as a photographer. You’re going to be at low points and you’re going to be at high points, but for me the key is appreciating every moment and learning from every experience.”
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