Highly Recommended! I recently attended the Level 1 Photography Workshop and absolutely loved it. It was perfectly structured for beginners, clear, hands-on, and super engaging. The instructor explained everything with p…
A fun, hands-on workshop where you customize and bedazzle your digital camera or Charmera using a curated selection of rhinestones, charms, and embellishments. Led by Rola, the session includes creative inspiration, technique demonstrations, and one-on-one guidance to help you create a one-of-a-kind piece.
Bring your own camera or Charmera, or purchase a new one in-store before the workshop. Buy a digital camera, film camera, or Charmera in-store and your spot is complimentary with your purchase. Bringing your own? An AED 30 workshop fee confirms your spot.
Come for free
Buy a camera, join on the house
Pick up any digicam or Kodak Charmera from us and your workshop spot is complimentary. Bring it along and bedazzle the camera you just made yours.
* Already bought a digicam or Charmera from us? Keep an eye on your inbox, we are emailing you a code to join on the house.
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Rola bedazzling a digicam
Syllabus
What you'll learn
Who this is for
What to bring
10+ years' experience
Meet your instructor:
Every GPP class is led by a working photographer with years inside the GPP studio — they've seen where students get stuck, and walked hundreds of people through it.
What students say:
A sample of what people who walked into a GPP workshop walked out saying — every one a real five-star Google review. Read them all on Google →
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Today, we had a photography course level 1, and it was a great experience. The explanation was clear and easy to understand, and we really enjoyed the session. Thank you for the valuable information and effort.
Laura was absolutely lovely and all her advice was so easy to follow! She covered tips about framing, composition, as well as editing and it made such a huge difference :) definitely recommend bc she’s also just so fun to learn with ☺️
I have successfully completed both Level 1 and Level 2 photography courses. As a result, I feel significantly more confident in operating a camera and possess a clear understanding of its appropriate usage in various con…
This was my first photography class at Gulf Photo Plus, our instructor Lora was very interactive and helpful. We covered aperature, shutter speed, iso and many more relevant topics. I am definitely feeling more confident…
Gulf Photo Plus is definitely the place to go if you want to learn photography. I just finished Photography Level 1 with Laura, and it exceeded all my expectations. Laura is an outstanding teacher—super dynamic, engaging…
I took the level 1 photography course with Laura and it was great! She explained the semi manual modes and it was very practical - would recommend to anyone interested in photography :)
The photography level 1 class was such a fun, and informative experience - the instructor really really takes into account everything a beginner would be looking for and think about. The class is well timed, informative,…
Level 1 with Laura was very educating. Great training of both theory and practical. Really enjoyed it.
Did the Level 1 Photography Workshop - really good! Laura took us through everything step by step in a way that really helped things make sense. Very excited to practice everything we learned. Highly recommend!
Laura was great, fun workshop, good for beginners and learnt exposure, framing and much more
The Photography Level 1 course was extremely comprehensive. Laura knows her stuff and makes a complex subject easy to follow! Thanks so much, loved it.
I attended the Photography Level 1 course and really enjoyed it. The course was well organized, informative, and easy to follow. I learned many useful photography techniques and tips. What I liked most was that it includ…
We really enjoyed this course and learnt a lot from Laura about composition and telling interesting stories with our photos. Also some cool hints and tricks with the smart phone and editing tools.
Had Photography Level 1 class with Laura and absolutely loved it! Dynamic, easy to follow, perfect explanation of basics👌🏼Just need to do your homework and come back for Level 2📸
I had the pleasure of joining Lauren’s photography class, and it has truly been an amazing experience. Lauren is not only incredibly knowledgeable about photography, but she also has a wonderful way of explaining concept…
Very educational and entertaining course that’s simple easy to absorb but very informative would recommend to everyone with a phone as a must. Most grateful to Laura to opening my eyes to world that’s full of unique perspectives
Laura was amazing! It was such an incredible photography class. I learned so much and left feeling inspired. Can't wait to put everything into practice!
the photography class was good and informative. Must try if you are a beginner. instructor laura was good in explaining the basics.
The class is amazing, gave so many useful tips and tricks, also gave insights and details that add tons of difference in technique and perspective. ✨️✨️
Hugely thanks to our instructor Miss. Laura that I learned a lot here . 🫰
My daughter attended this course today to learn how to use her camera. She came home with a big smile and lots of new knowledge to apply.
Laura is clear and precise with talking you through the basics of mobile photography. I found shortcuts. Simple ways to make your images pop. Always giving new perspectives.
I had great time learning the photography workshop with Laura! Highly recommended for anyone who don't want to get overwhelmed and learn quickly too
Laura is an amazing mobile photography instructor! She explains everything clearly, shares practical tips that are easy to apply, and creates a fun and welcoming learning environment. I learned so many useful techniques …
Had an amazing experience learnt a lot from laura she is super pro coach and just loved every bit of this class
This class was great ! Laura is fantastic ! She’s very informative and gave us a functional easy to use tools that can be used for a beginner photographer. It’s a well spent 3 hour class 😁
This is my first time that I have taken a photography class and taking up with Gulf photos really helped me learn a lot a from a theory/practical perspective. And a big shout out to Laura for taking through learning journey!
A lot of fun and Laura is great. Her energy makes you love photos.
Amazing and super useful class, Laura was great instructor and class was very interactive
I had an amazing session with Laura at the iphone photography and editing workshop. She taught so many new things, perspective that we miss on our day to day life. Thank you Laura for giving me new set of eyes to look at…
You will see your phone camera entirely new from the time you attend this class, right from knowing the features and the ways to apply it.Laura is amazing.
Took smartphone photography class from Gulf photo plus, Laura was awesome she helped a lot with clearing all the basics and editing. I can already see drastic change in my photography style.
Enjoyed the smartphone photography workshop. Picked up some useful tips and tricks that I can actually use. The session was relaxed, easy to follow, and the photographer was helpful and knowledgeable.
Amazing smartphone photography and editing course! I learned a lot of new techniques and useful tips. The instructor Laura was amazing, explained everything clearly, and made the course enjoyable. I highly recommend it.
Wonderful workshop for learning tips and tricks to click fab photos with your smartphone!
Wonderful experience attended the smartphone photography and editing class. Laura was very professional and knowledgeable. Walking out with a lot of new things learnt. Posting a couple of sample shots clicked after the learning.
I thought I knew enough about my iPhone but clearly didn’t. Laura made the class so easy to understand, and now I can use the simplest tools to shoot and edit images I’ve always wanted to. Thank you Laura and thank you Gulf Photo plus.
This is a great way to step into smartphone photography, you will discover how much a phone in your pocket can do. Laura was a great Instructor helpful.
Had a wonderful class with Laura today. Got to know a lot about my phone camera really worth it. Anyone who loves to click pictures must join.
Thank you Laura , very informative and entertaining course learnt a lot of the things about my iPhone will definitely use it in my next trip. Highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in doing more than the pla…
Had an amazing morning with Laura learning how to maximise my smartphone photography. She’s a very fun and knowledgeable teacher with great experience. Alserkal was the perfect setting. This will be very beneficial for m…
The Smartphone workshop with Laura was really fun and insightful.
Laura’s smartphone photography class was awesome! Very enlightening and it has sparked an interest in me for deeper learning of photography, and editing in specific! Can’t wait to attend an editing workshop when it’s available.
Laura was amazing explaining us both the technical and the creative sides of phone photography. I’d love to do the analog photography course next !
Had such a lovely experience at Laura’s smartphone photography class — super insightful, easy to follow, and I walked away taking much better photos!
Cane for the smartphone photography class. Laura was amazing, gave a totally different perspective of how photos needs to be framed. Really recommend for those who love to take photos and leave memories
Attended the smartphone photography workshop at GPP as someone who wants to take better photos with my smartphone, I found the session very helpful and easy to understand. The practical tips and guidance were useful, and…
I had a great session at Gulf photo plus iphone photography and editing workshop with Laura.
Laura's phone photography course is fantastic! She explains everything in such a simple and easy-to-follow way, making it suitable for both beginners and anyone wanting to improve their photography skills. I learned so m…
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Where we teach + learn
Private photography lessons
Group of one or two, any topic, any level. From AED 500 / hour at our studio or on location anywhere in Dubai.
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Corporate smartphone workshops
Tailored, on-site sessions for sales, marketing, ops or leadership teams — at your office or in our Alserkal studio.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens in the workshop?
You spend a fun, hands-on evening decorating your digital camera or Charmera with rhinestones, charms and stickers, with Rola guiding you. Expect a little creative inspiration, a few technique tips, and one-on-one help so you walk out with a camera that is properly yours.
What camera should I bring?
Any digicam or Kodak Charmera works. Bring one you already own, or pick one up from us before the workshop (in that case your spot is on the house, see below).
I don't have a camera yet. What are my options?
Two ways in. Buy a digicam or Charmera from us, in store or online, and your workshop spot is complimentary. Or just come along and bedazzle a camera you already own for AED 30.
Do I need to bring any materials?
No. We provide all the rhinestones, charms, embellishments and everything you need to decorate. Just bring your camera.
How does the free spot work if I buy a camera?
If you buy a qualifying digicam or Charmera from us, we email you a code that takes your workshop booking to zero at checkout. Buying in store? The front desk sorts it at the till. Already bought one from us? Keep an eye on your inbox, your code is on the way.
Reschedule & cancellation policy
- Reschedule up to 7 days before the workshop for a full refund or rebook.
- Within 7 days but more than 72 hours: no refund, but you can rebook.
- Within 72 hours: no refund, no rebook.
- Bookings can only be transferred once.
What is the typical class size?
The workshop is capped at 25 people so everyone gets real one-on-one time with Rola.
Where exactly is GPP, and how do I get there?
Gulf Photo Plus is at Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, inside Dubai's contemporary art district. RTA parking all around Alserkal Avenue, and about an 8-minute walk from the metro station.
Can I book this privately or for a group?
Yes. We can run a private bedazzling session for you, a friend, or a group, on a date that suits you. Email info@gulfphotoplus.com to set it up.
What if the workshop gets cancelled by GPP?
If we cancel a session for any reason, you'll get either a full refund or first-priority transfer to the next available date, your choice.

























