Introduction:

As a professional photographer with over 15 years of experience, Sam A. Koura has a unique eye for capturing the beauty of food and products. His exceptional photography skills, combined with his creativity and attention to detail, have earned him recognition from some of the leading beauty and makeup brands in the world. With a passion for capturing the essence of cuisine and products, Sam is committed to creating images that will leave a lasting impression on his audience.

A Career Built on Collaboration & Creativity:

Sam's journey as a professional photographer began in Dubai, where he worked for 9 years (2011-2020). During that time, he had the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of clients, including professional individuals, local start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies. He managed high-caliber campaigns (1M USD per campaign) and led teams of 10+ retouchers, graphic designers, light assistants, stylists, and digital capturers.

For the past 4 years, Sam has focused solely on the beauty industry. He worked with COTY Middle East, one of the leading trendsetters in the industry, and was entrusted with the creative campaigns for their top-selling beauty brands: Bourjois, Rimmel, Max Factor, Wella, and Wella Professional. The quality of his photography was recognized by COTY subsidiaries and utilized in their digital campaigns in 11 countries across 4 territories, including the UAE, Canada, France, UK, Spain, South Africa, Romania, KSA, Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar, and Kuwait.

A Deep Understanding of the Advertising & Marketing Industry:

Working directly with Creative Directors and Brand Managers has given Sam a deep understanding of the advertising and marketing industry. He has honed his skills in high-standard photo shoots, advanced retouching, photo manipulation, organizational skills, team leadership, and efficient time management. His exceptional work has resulted in a great reputation for himself and exceptional relationships with his clients and teams, built on professional communication and quality deliverables.

Sam has established his studio in Toronto, Canada. He is now focusing on working with Canadian clients to bring their visions to life through his exceptional photography skills, creativity, and attention to detail.