The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

Whether you’re looking for a new creative outlet to start a professional career from scratch or enhance it, we’ve got you covered! Here are five excellent photography schools and art spaces that offer photography workshops:

1- Photopia

Famous for being the biggest hub for photographers in Egypt, Photopia is committed to serving and encouraging them all. Whether you are an amateur or an expert, they offer a variety of in-depth photography courses and workshops taught by industry experts in the region. The workshops are heavily detailed in all types and aspects of photography. They hold well-organised photo walks annually all over Egypt.

Also, make sure to check their YouTube channel, as it contains talks from renowned masters of photography describing their experience in the industry, tips & tricks, and issues facing photographers.

2- Cairo Photo Club

CPC provides all photography services, including numerous introductory and expert photography workshops and masterclasses. They also have their own social media website and application for people to post their photography works, creating a sense of community among all people passionate about photography. Their Instagram also contains a lot of important tips & tricks and helpful information.

3- We Can – Film and Photography School

We Can is a creative school that has seven branches around Egypt. They mainly offer full diplomas in film and photography as well as other artistic workshops throughout the year.

4- InFocus

Infocus is a photography community that offers plenty of photography courses and workshops taught by experts in Cairo. They’re also known for their organised photography gatherings where you can join a group led by InFocus to go out and shoot some photos. The meetings are usually held in historical or popular areas to practise street photography.

5- SYNC School

Known for being the largest community-based school for all kinds of creatives in the MENA region, they offer various photography on-ground workshops by top creative professionals, pioneering themselves as a leading innovative school. As SYNC Summit 2024 is imminent, it’s worth mentioning that they’ll be offering two photography-related workshops powered by Sony.