Mihiar Al-Hasan
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Art Director with over 15 years of experience in media production and publications. Proven expertise in blending technical proficiency with creative vision to deliver compelling visual narratives that engage audiences. Strong track record of leading projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with brand objectives while fostering collaborative environments. Committed to staying ahead of industry trends and leveraging innovative techniques to elevate creative output.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media Training Supervisor (Photography, Editing, Lighting)
Aljawdah Alshamlah Training and Consulting Institute
Dubai, Sharjah, UAE
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and developed training curricula aligned with industry standards and trainees’ needs.
- Conducted hands-on workshops and theoretical sessions in professional studio environments.
- Trained and mentored trainees on Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and other media tools.
- Guided trainees in producing practical media projects such as short films, commercials, and TV reports.
- Assessed trainee performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance creative and technical skills.
- Managed and maintained photography, video, and lighting equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with the institute’s team to plan, improve, and deliver high-quality training content.
- Promoted creative approaches in visual storytelling and cinematic lighting techniques.
- Fostered an interactive and engaging learning environment that encouraged teamwork and innovation.
Senior Photographer and videographer
Dourado Luxury Cars
Dubai, UAE
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Responsible for photographing luxury cars for the company.
- Editing photos and videos to suit trends and social media.
- Preparing photos and videos for all social media platforms.
- Archiving film and photo materials.
- Maintaining, maintaining, and developing equipment as required by established plans.
- Participating in brainstorming and planning sessions with the media team under the supervision of the marketing department for projects and tasks assigned to us.
- Shooting and editing photos and videos for conferences and events.
- Communicating with the creative team of designers, content writers, and photo and video editors.
- Https://douradocars.com/
Senior Photographer and videographer – Marketing Specialist
American Academy of cosmetic surgery hospital
Dubai, UAE
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Photo sessions for various cosmetic surgeries, marketing campaigns and advertisements.
- Photographing and producing podcasts with Doctors and specialists.
- Participating in brainstorming and planning sessions with the media team under the supervision of the marketing department for projects and tasks assigned to us.
- Photographing and editing photos, videos, conferences and events.
- Managing social media, applications and websites.
- Communicating with the creative team of designers, content writers, photo and video editors.
- Https://www.aacsh.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Inside - interior design & architecture
Homs, Syria
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Establishing the overall visual style of the production.
- Understanding the visual style's creative vision in order to lead the photography sessions and broadcasting.
- Lighting and gripping teams to achieve visual objectives of the content during the shoot.
- Supervising the editing of creative materials.
- Communicate with the creative team of designers, content writers, and photo and video editors.
- Https://www.instagram.com/inside.design.kw/?hl=en
Photographer & SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
P4M
Homs, Syria
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Photography sessions for various products and for marketing campaigns and advertisements.
- Social media, applications and web content management.
- Communicate with the creative team of designers, content writers, and photo and video editors.
Hospitality & F/B Photographer - Content Manager
Bee order
Tartous, Lattakia, Homs, Syria
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Captured high-quality photography of hospitality experiences, food, and products for marketing campaigns.
- Managed social media and web content, showcasing the brand's hospitality and dining atmosphere.
- Collaborated with the creative team to create engaging visual content that highlights hospitality services.
Assistant director
The General Authority for Radio and Television
Homs, Syria
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Establishing the overall visual style of the production.
- Guiding the camera.
- Understanding the visual style's creative vision in order to lead the photography sessions and broadcasting.
- Lighting and gripping teams to achieve visual objectives of the content during the shoot.
- Reference: Mr. Ehab Haydar – Manager TV center. +963 999 573891
Director of Photography (D.O.P)
The General Authority for Radio and Television
Homs, Syria
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Choosing, assembling and setting up equipment.
- Liaising with creative staff and production colleagues to agree on how scenes should be shot.
- Planning, preparing and rehearsing scenes.
- Following camera scripts.
- Creatively framing and capturing action.
- Responding quickly to directions.
- Ministry of Media
Photographer &Videographer
Freelancer
Dubai, UAE
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Preparing photographic equipment.
- Preparing for photo sessions.
- Editing and retouching photos.
- Selection and preparation of sites.
Photography Section Manager
Crystal Studio
Doha, Qatar
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Leading the photography team and distributing tasks before each project.
- Ensuring that the equipment is in working order before and after use.
- Liaising with engineers that may be needed for clients’ projects.
- Creating attractive and effective marketing campaigns for the studio.
- Filming & Media coverings at conferences, corporate events, public celebrations, and concerts.
- Https://www.facebook.com/crystalstudioqa/
- Reference: Mr. Huseen Khafajah - General Manger of Crystal Studio. +974 550 4684
Studio Manager
Studio 1
Homs, Syria
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Reserve the spaces that customers need.
- Official and artistic photos for customers.
- Editing photos and videos and preparing albums.
- Independent private project
Education
Diploma - Photography
Professional International Center
Homs, Syria01.2004
Film Directing - Excellent Grade
01.2023
Social Media Management - undefined
01.2023
Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising - undefined
01.2023
Advanced Adobe Photoshop - undefined
Professional International Center
Homs, Syria01.2003
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe After Effects
- DaVinci Resolve
- Luminar Neo
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- DSLR Cameras
- Meta Ads Manager
- Google Apps
- Planning Strategy for Websites & social media
- Dji Ronin
- Dji Drone
- Able to work within a team
- Fast learner
- Detail Oriented
- Responsible
- Flexible
- Passionate
- Teamwork
- Able to work under pressure
Affiliations
- Member of the Photography Club – Syria
- Member of the Arab Photographers Union - UAE
Certification
- Social Media Management, 2023
- Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising, 2023
- Film Directing / Excellent Grade, 2023
- Advanced Adobe Photoshop, 2003
Languages
Arabic
English
Timeline
Media Training Supervisor (Photography, Editing, Lighting)
Aljawdah Alshamlah Training and Consulting Institute
08.2025 - Current
Senior Photographer and videographer
Dourado Luxury Cars
10.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Photographer and videographer – Marketing Specialist
American Academy of cosmetic surgery hospital
05.2024 - 10.2024
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Inside - interior design & architecture
01.2023 - 01.2024
Photographer & SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
P4M
01.2020 - 01.2023
Hospitality & F/B Photographer - Content Manager
Bee order
01.2019 - 01.2023
Assistant director
The General Authority for Radio and Television
01.2015 - 01.2023
Director of Photography (D.O.P)
The General Authority for Radio and Television
01.2010 - 01.2014
Photographer &Videographer
Freelancer
01.2009 - 01.2010
Photography Section Manager
Crystal Studio
01.2005 - 01.2006
Studio Manager
Studio 1
01.2001 - 01.2005
Film Directing - Excellent Grade
Social Media Management - undefined
Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising - undefined
Advanced Adobe Photoshop - undefined
Professional International Center
Diploma - Photography
Professional International Center
Digital Media Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe After Effects
- DaVinci Resolve
- Luminar Neo
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- DSLR Cameras
- Meta Ads Manager
- Google Apps
- Planning Strategy for Websites & social media
- Dji Ronin
- Dji Drone
Supportive Skills
- Able to work within a team
- Fast learner
- Detail Oriented
- Responsible
- Flexible
- Passionate
- Teamwork
- Able to work under pressure
Current Residence
Dubai, UAE
Personal Information
Title: Photographer – Videographer - Editor