Photographer
Dubai, Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-01-18
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Creative Arts/Media
Music / Audio Production -
Entertainment & Gaming
Music / Audio Production
The Editorial team provides our customers with premium, differentiated visuals across news, sports, and entertainment that cover real people, events, actions, and facts. We also grow and maintain one of the world’s most extensive archives of socially significant, historical photos, footage, and prints.
As a dynamic visual storyteller based in Dubai, you will drive Getty Images entertainment coverage across the UAE. You’ll tap into your well-established regional contacts, talent, publicists, event organizers, agencies, and brands to secure access to top-tier entertainment events and deliver compelling images that align with Getty Images editorial and commercial vision.
Who You Are:- A seasoned photographer with deep roots in the UAE’s entertainment scene and strong local media and PR contacts.
- Skilled in digital photography and lighting, adept at delivering both studio portraiture and dynamic event photography (red carpets, concerts, premieres, festivals, trade shows).
- Experienced in fast-paced environments across editorial and commercial shoots, capable of independent work and collaboration with editorial teams.
- Experienced transmitting content rapidly (FTP, CMS) for editorial and client needs.
- A professional ambassador with impeccable ethics, integrity, and communication skills.
- Committed to Diversity & Inclusion, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to your work.
- Capture high-profile entertainment events
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Provide comprehensive coverage of red carpets, concerts, film premieres, fashion weeks, broadcasts, influencer appearances, and other entertainment happenings across the UAE. - Produce compelling imagery
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Deliver technically sound, visually captivating photos and portraits under tight deadlines; maintain consistency in lighting, composition, and Getty Images aesthetic standards. - Operate under pressure
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Edit and upload images onsite or remotely using appropriate tools, ensuring rapid delivery to meet real-time editorial and commercial demands. - Leverage local insights
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Stay attuned to regional trends, talent movements, and event calendars; proactively identify compelling photographic opportunities. - Collaborate effectively
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Coordinate with assignment editors, producers, and fellow photographers; follow briefings while contributing your own creative vision. - Uphold standards
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Secure necessary credentials, permissions, and releases; adhere to legal, privacy, and ethical guidelines; represent Getty Images professionally to PR teams, talent, event organizers, and clients. - Maintain gear readiness
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Keep all photography and lighting equipment in optimal condition; always carry backups for reliability during live assignments. - Travel and flexibility
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Be prepared for short- and long-term travel within the UAE and possibly beyond, often on short notice; adapt quickly to changing event environments and conditions.
- Demonstrable experience photographing major entertainment events in the UAE or the broader Middle East - award shows, concerts, fashion events, celebrity appearances, film festivals.
- Strong network of industry contacts: publicists, agencies, media groups, entertainment venues, and brands.
- Proficiency in digital editing using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and familiarity with Getty Images CMS/FTP systems.
- Technical expertise across studio lighting, on-location photography, remote capture, digital asset workflows, and image transmission.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks swiftly and meet tight deadlines with composure and attention to detail.
- Fluent in Arabic and English with other regional language proficiency a plus.
This is a hybrid role that combines remote work with on-site presence at events.
There’s a story in every picture, a narrative in every frame.
We believe in the power of visuals. As a leading visual content creator, our three brands–Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash–offer a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer, whatever their size, location, or budget. Whether the goal is commercial or philanthropic, revenue-generating or society-changing, market-disrupting or headline-driving, our visuals help any brand, business, or organization communicate…
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