Sakaka | August 19, 2025

Al-Jouf Youth Association celebrated World Photography Day by organizing a specialized workshop on environmental photography, with a group of enthusiasts and young photographers taking part.

The workshop covered several key themes, including:

  • Photography as a language for the environment and an awareness message.
  • The photographer’s role as an ambassador for the environment.
  • The most important tools an environmental photographer needs.
  • The secrets of mastering environmental photography.
  • International standards for participating in local and global competitions.

Association board chairman Muhannad Al-Hadi said the event, held to coincide with World Photography Day, aimed to raise awareness of the importance of environmental photography and its role in highlighting Al-Jouf’s distinctive natural features, as well as encouraging photographers to take part in regional and international competitions that showcase them and represent the Saudi environment in a distinguished way.

The workshop hosted a prominent environmental photographer, who shared his experiences with participants and offered practical tips on turning the camera lens into a tool for protecting the environment and passing on its beauty to future generations.