Scenes from Katara, a newly made cultural quarter of Doha, inspired by traditional Arab peninsula architecture on February, 2012. "Catara" was the historical name used for Qatar prior to the 18th century. © Ziyah Gafic / VII.

Frame & Focus: Advanced Photography Course

The VII Foundation, in partnership with Tasweer and QPS, presents Frame & Focus: Advanced Photography Course, a specialized, paid program designed for photographers across the Middle East and North Africa. This three-month course blends in-person workshops in Doha with online mentorship from industry experts. Led by M’hammed Kilito and Ziyah Gafic — both contributing photographers to The VII Foundation with Gafic serving as the Director of The VII Foundation in Sarajevo — the program covers environmental and studio portraiture, architectural photography, and multimedia storytelling. As a paid program, Frame & Focus helps sustain The VII Foundation’s broader mission, with funds reinvested into our education initiatives worldwide. The course starts this month and concludes in May 2025 with a final presentation.

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