Maitha-Bint-Khalid

Maitha bint Khalid

A member of Emirates photography society
A member of Abu Dhabi international photography society
A member of The Arab Union of photographers
A member of FIAP

*Photography is the mean by which I express myself and thoughts easily in a language that is understood worldwide and does not need translation. I like to express my thoughts in black and white photography mostly because its a challenge to be creative within the shades of those two opposite colors.
I started practicing this hobby back in 2003, however my shift to the professional cameras was in 2005, and my acctual beginning is in 2008 the day I won my first prize ( 1st place in hunting theme , Abudhabi Hunting & Equestrian exhibition photography competition).After that I acheived several prizes and I showed in many national & international exhibitions.
Recently I realized that I have been addicted to cameras since childhood when my mother bought me my first camera which was a polaroid instant camera.
My aim is to familiarize our society with photography as well as being an international well known photographer by raising the Emirates name and my nationa identity as it is raised in many other sectors. I also aim to spread our pure heritage and culture to the world through my photography.

*Awards:
- 1st place in Falconry Photography competition - Abu Dhabi Falconry & Equestrian international Exhibition 2008
- 2nd place in Al Gharbia Photography competition - Wildlife section 2009
- 4th place in Abu Dhabi international Arabian horse beauty festival Photography competition 2009
- 2 honorable mention in "Internationa Photography awards" Los Angeles 2009
- 8th place in Abu Dhabi Through your eyes photography competition 2010
- 5th place in " Our Environment Photography competition" Emirates Heritage club 2010
- 1st place in Al Gharbia Photography competition - Nature section 2010
- 2 Honorable mention in Emirates photography competition 2010
- 3rd place in Shots from Al Gharbia photography competition - Heritage section 2010
- 3 Honorable mention in" International photography awards" Los Angeles 2010
- 2nd place in " Mansoor bin Mohammed Photography awards" - Main theme 2011
*The best Emirati Photographer of 2011 - Emirates Photography Competition 2011 + FIAP Golden Medal
- 7th place " Our Environment Photography competition - desert full of life" Emirates Heritage club 2011
- 7 Honorable mention in" International photography awards" Los Angeles 2011
- 1st place in Falconry Photography competition - Abu Dhabi Falconry & Equestrian international Exhibition 2011
- Honorable award in Arab photo Awards of Sharjah 2011

*Exhibitions:
Abu Dhabi Falconry & Equestrian international Exhibition - Photography competition section 2008 & 2009
Emirates heritage club photography competition exhibtion 2008 & 2009 & 2010 &2011
Emirates photography society Exhibitions " Nature dialouge" , "Details" , "Expressions" , " Angles" 2009
Watani Exhibtion " Mutahida(United)" - Dubai mall 2009
Al Ain Municipality Exhibition - celebrating UAE national day -2009
Al Ittihad school " Photography art exhibition" 2009
Emirates Photographers section in Abu Dhabi Falconry & Equestrian international Exhibition 2009
Emirates Photographers section in Barbican turbo exhibtion of cars 2009
Emirates Photographers exhibition celebrating the UAE national day - in RTA Dubai 2009
Tashkeel hub Exhibitions " Portrait of a generation" , "Made in Tashkeel " 2010
"Power of Light" exhibtion - gulf photo plus 2010
"Word & Photo" Emirates photography society exhibtion within Sharjah Caliigraphy Binaly 2010
"Smile to life-Gallery" Emirates photography society within the 13th Islamic Arts Festival 2010
Emirates photography society exhibition in "8th Edition Sharjah Heritage Days " 2010
Emirates photography society exhibitions Celebrating UAE National day 2010
Dubai Art & culture authority Exhibtions Celebrating UAE National day 2010
Al Liwan 2 Exhibition in Al Janadriya festival - Saudi Arabia 2010
Abu Dhabi through your eyes photography competition exhibition 2010
Watani Exhibition " United in Vision" - Dubai mall 2010
Shots From Al Gharbia photography competition Exhibition 2010
Dhaman Calander exhibition - Tashkeel 2010
"The Gulf civilization & history" exhibiotn - Doha 2010
Emirates photography society exhibition - January 2011
Emirates photography society exhibition - February 2011
Emirates photography society exhibition - March 2011
Sikka Art Fair - Dubai Art in Al Bastakiya - JamJar gallery 2011
Al- Dar Art exhibition - The Souq Central Market of Abu Dhabi - JamJar gallery 2011
Mansoor bin Mohammed Photography award exhibition 2011
3rd handicapped exhibition organized by DMI society - Dubai mall 2011
Emirates Photography Competition Exhibition 2010 & 2011

*Originality Symbols Solo Exhibtion:
1- "Originality Symbols" Abu Dhabi Falconry & Equestrian international Exhibition 2010
2- "Originality Symbols" Dubai Art & culture authority UAE national day Celebrations 2010
3- "Originality Symbols" Zayed University Dubai 2011
4- "Originality Symbols" Carpet & Art Oasis 2011