The fish market in the city of Rashid, Egypt.

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Documentary photographer

Fish vendors at the fish market in the city of Rashid, Egypt.

Exploratory trip for people with disabilities on World Mental Health Day.

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مصور فوتوغرافي

Trips for people with disabilities to Lake Midanki on the Afrin River in Aleppo Governorate, Syria, as part of an exploratory journey on World Mental Health Day. The trip aims to promote social interaction, foster inclusion among different segments of society, and improve the mental health of the participants.

Palestinian children inspect their belongings amid the rubble.

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مصور صحفي

Palestinian children inspect their belongings on the rubble of their destroyed homes following an Israeli airstrike on the western part of Gaza City, on October 17, 2023.

The second polio vaccination campaign in southern Gaza Strip.

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The second polio vaccination campaign for children under the age of ten continues in the southern Gaza Strip as the war enters its thirteenth month, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, the Palestinian Ministry of Health, and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. The campaign will begin in the northern Gaza Strip in the coming days.

An Israeli airstrike targeted the Shan'a family's home in the Maghazi refugee camp.

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Palestinians search for victims following an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Shan'a family's home in the Maghazi refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, Deir al-Balah, on October 19, 2024.

We&rsquo;ve all encountered them&mdash;those overused, staged stock photos that don&rsquo;t seem to belong anywhere but in outdated brochures. These clich&eacute;s can drain the life out of your designs, making them feel generic and disconnected. Thankfully, stock photography has evolved, and with a little extra effort, you can find fresh, authentic images that truly enhance your work.
One of the most significant shifts in stock photography today is the increasing emphasis on diversity. No longer limited to a narrow representation of people, stock photo platforms now offer a broader, more inclusive range of images. Choosing diverse photos helps break the cycle of stereotypical imagery and allows your designs to resonate with a wider audience. Whether you're creating a global campaign or something more localized, authentic representation is key. It not only reflects the world we live in but also builds trust and relatability with your audience. <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn.themiddleframe.com/static-assets/6d4093e9-d313-4535-bacd-31a512d735f0.jpg" alt="" width="599" height="399" />
Authenticity also comes through in embracing imperfection. Gone are the days of overly polished, perfectly posed images. The best stock photos often capture real moments&mdash;laughter, spontaneous gestures, or everyday chaos. These candid moments help humanize your design, allowing the audience to connect with the people and emotions in the image. When a photo feels genuine, it evokes an emotional response that staged, artificial images simply can&rsquo;t replicate.
It&rsquo;s also important to steer clear of overused themes. Certain motifs, like the classic corporate handshake or the smiling family at the dinner table, have become so ubiquitous that they&rsquo;ve lost their impact. Instead of settling for these tired visuals, dig deeper into stock photo libraries. Many platforms offer less conventional images that feel fresh and unique. With a bit of patience, you can uncover photos that bring a new perspective to your designs.
Customization is another powerful tool when working with stock images. Just because a photo is readily available doesn&rsquo;t mean it can&rsquo;t be made unique. Simple edits, such as adjusting colors to match your brand&rsquo;s palette, cropping for better composition, or overlaying text and graphics, can completely transform a stock image. These modifications allow you to tailor the photo to your specific project, ensuring that it feels original rather than off-the-shelf.
Stock photography is no longer confined to stale, predictable images. With the right approach, you can find or create visuals that are authentic, diverse, and impactful&mdash;allowing your designs to break the mold and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

لقد واجهنا جميعًا تلك الصور النمطية المفرطة الترتيب التي تبدو وكأنها لا تنتمي إلا إلى كتيبات قديمة. هذه الصور النمطية يمكن أن تستنزف الحياة من تصاميمك، مما يجعلها تبدو عامة ومنفصلة. لكن لحسن الحظ، تطورت الصور، ومع القليل من الجهد الإضافي، يمكنك العثور على صور جديدة وأصيلة تعزز عملك حقًا.
أحد أهم التحولات في عالم الصور اليوم هو التركيز المتزايد على التنوع. لم تعد الصور المخزنة محدودة بتمثيل ضيق للناس، بل تقدم الآن نطاقًا أوسع وأكثر شمولاً من الصور. اختيار الصور المتنوعة يساعد في كسر دورة الصور النمطية ويتيح لتصاميمك أن تتواصل مع جمهور أوسع. سواء كنت تنشئ حملة عالمية أو شيئًا أكثر محلية، فإن التمثيل الأصيل هو المفتاح. إنه لا يعكس فقط العالم الذي نعيش فيه، بل يبني أيضًا الثقة والارتباط مع جمهورك.
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&nbsp;أفضل الصور غالبًا ما تلتقط لحظات حقيقية - الضحك، الإيماءات العفوية، أو الفوضى اليومية. هذه اللحظات العفوية تساعد في إضفاء الطابع الإنساني على التصميم، مما يسمح للجمهور بالتواصل مع الأشخاص والمشاعر في الصورة. عندما تبدو الصورة حقيقية، فإنها تثير استجابة عاطفية لا تستطيع الصور المصطنعة والمرتبة تحقيقها.
من المهم أيضًا الابتعاد عن الموضوعات المفرطة الاستخدام. بعض الأنماط، مثل المصافحة التقليدية في بيئة الشركات أو العائلة المبتسمة حول مائدة العشاء، أصبحت شائعة جدًا لدرجة أنها فقدت تأثيرها. بدلاً من الاعتماد على هذه الصور المستهلكة، ابحث بعمق في مكتبات الصور المخزنة. تقدم العديد من المنصات صورًا أقل شيوعًا تشعر بأنها جديدة وفريدة. مع القليل من الصبر، يمكنك اكتشاف صور تقدم منظورًا جدي

Breaking the Stereotype: Finding Authentic and Unique Stock Photography

كسر القوالب النمطية: العثور على صور أصيلة وفريدة من نوعها

Choosing the perfect stock image can be a daunting task for any designer, but it&rsquo;s a crucial step in creating a design that not only looks good but also connects with the audience. With thousands of images available, selecting the right one requires more than just an eye for aesthetics&mdash;it demands an understanding of the brand&rsquo;s identity and the audience's needs.
First and foremost, it&rsquo;s essential to grasp the core identity of the brand you&rsquo;re designing for. Every brand has its own personality. Some are bold and adventurous, while others are subtle and sophisticated. Before you start scrolling through stock photo libraries, take a moment to consider the brand&rsquo;s voice. Is the brand trying to be seen as modern and edgy, or calm and professional? The images you choose should reflect and reinforce these characteristics. This will not only ensure visual coherence but also create a deeper connection between the brand and its audience.
Speaking of the audience, knowing who you&rsquo;re designing for is just as important as understanding the brand. A design meant to appeal to young, adventurous travelers will require a very different type of imagery compared to one targeting a more mature, professional demographic. Think about what resonates with the audience&rsquo;s lifestyle, values, and emotions. Does your target audience prefer vibrant, energetic visuals, or do they lean towards minimalism and calm tones? Choosing images that speak the audience&rsquo;s language will enhance the overall message of your design.
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Consistency is key when selecting stock photos. As a designer, you want to maintain a cohesive visual style across all materials. This means ensuring that the colors, tones, and lighting in your images align with the brand&rsquo;s established guidelines. If the brand has a soft, pastel color palette, it&rsquo;s important to avoid harsh, contrasting images that could disrupt the visual flow. A well-curated selection of images that share a common style will help create a unified and professional design.
Finally, simplicity should never be underestimated. While it&rsquo;s easy to get lost in the vast array of vibrant, detailed photos, sometimes less really is more. Clean, simple images can have a greater impact, allowing the message of the design to come through more clearly. Stock photos should complement the overall design, not overpower it. Choosing a photo that subtly enhances your concept will allow the message to shine. &nbsp;

اختيار الصورة المثالية لأي تصميم قد يبدو مهمة شاقة، لكنه خطوة أساسية لإنشاء تصميم لا يبدو جيدًا فقط بل أيضًا يربط الجمهور بالعلامة التجارية. مع وجود آلاف الصور المتاحة، يتطلب اختيار الصورة المناسبة أكثر من مجرد الحس الجمالي؛ بل يتطلب فهمًا عميقًا لهوية العلامة التجارية واحتياجات الجمهور.
أولاً وقبل كل شيء، من الضروري فهم الهوية الأساسية للعلامة التجارية التي تصمم لها. لكل علامة تجارية شخصيتها الفريدة. بعض العلامات التجارية تكون جريئة ومغامرة، بينما البعض الآخر يكون بسيطًا وأنيقًا. قبل أن تبدأ في تصفح مكتبات الصور المخزنة، خذ لحظة للتفكير في صوت العلامة التجارية. هل تسعى العلامة لأن تُرى على أنها عصرية وجريئة، أم هادئة ومهنية؟ يجب أن تعكس الصور التي تختارها هذه الخصائص وتدعمها. سيساعد ذلك في ضمان التماسك البصري وخلق ارتباط أعمق بين العلامة والجمهور.
عند الحديث عن الجمهور، فإن معرفة لمن تصمم لا يقل أهمية عن فهم العلامة التجارية. تصميم يستهدف الشباب المغامرين سيحتاج إلى نوع مختلف تمامًا من الصور مقارنة بتصميم يستهدف جمهورًا مهنيًا أكثر نضجًا. فكر في ما يتردد صداه مع أسلوب حياة الجمهور، وقيمهم، ومشاعرهم. هل يفضل جمهورك المستهدف الصور النابضة بالحيوية والمفعمة بالطاقة، أم يميلون نحو الهدوء والبساطة؟ اختيار الصور التي تتحدث لغة الجمهور سيعزز الرسالة العامة لتصميمك.
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التناسق هو المفتاح عند اختيار الصور المخزنة. كمصمم، ترغب في الحفاظ على نمط بصري موحد عبر جميع المواد. وهذا يعني التأكد من أن الألوان والنغمات والإضاءة في الصور تتماشى مع إرشادات العلامة التجارية. إذا كانت ألوان العلامة ناعمة، فمن المهم تجنب الصور القاسية المتناقضة التي قد تعطل التدفق البصري. اختيار مجموعة من الصور ذات الطابع المتسق سيساعد في إنشاء تصميم موحد واحترافي.
أخيرًا، لا ينبغي التقليل من أهمية البساطة. على الرغم من أنه من السهل الانغماس في مجموعة من الصور النابضة بالحياة والمليئة بالتفاصيل، فإن البساطة في بعض الأحيان تكون أكثر تأثيرًا. الصور النظيفة والبسيطة يمكن أن يكون لها تأثير أكبر، مما يسمح لرسالة التصميم بالظهور بوضوح أكبر. يجب أن تكمل الصور المخزنة التصميم العام ولا تهيمن عليه. اختيار صورة تعزز مفهومك بشكل غير مبالغ فيه سيسمح للرسالة بأن تتألق.
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How to Choose the Perfect Stock Image for Your Design: A Designer’s Guide

كيفية اختيار الصورة المثالية لتصميمك: دليل المصممين

Capturing motion in photography is like bottling up a moment of life itself. Whether it&rsquo;s a dog mid-leap, a dancer&rsquo;s graceful spin, or the rush of a busy street, there&rsquo;s something exhilarating about freezing a split second of movement. But it&rsquo;s more than just setting your camera to a fast shutter speed it&rsquo;s about feeling the moment.
When I first started trying to capture action shots, I thought it was all about technical perfection. I&rsquo;d obsess over getting every detail crisp and clear. But as I kept shooting, I realised that the magic often lies in the imperfections, the slight blur of a hand, the softness in a subject&rsquo;s motion. It&rsquo;s these little quirks that make a photo feel alive, that tell the story of movement rather than just showing it.
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Anticipation is everything. You have to feel the moment before it happens. Whether you&rsquo;re at a sports event, a concert, or just out in the world, it&rsquo;s about being in sync with what&rsquo;s happening around you. I&rsquo;ve learned to trust my instincts, to let go of the need for control, and just be ready when the action unfolds.
And sometimes, the best shots come from those unpredictable moments the ones you didn&rsquo;t plan for, where everything just clicks. It&rsquo;s in those instances that I&rsquo;m reminded why I love photography so much. It&rsquo;s not about the perfect shot; it&rsquo;s about capturing the energy, the life, the motion that makes that moment unforgettable.
Photography is as much about the heart as it is about the camera. When you&rsquo;re trying to capture motion, let your instincts guide you. Don&rsquo;t be afraid to experiment, to play with blur, to embrace the chaos of movement. Because in the end, it&rsquo;s not just about what you see through the lens it&rsquo;s about what you feel. And that&rsquo;s where the real magic happens.
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التقاط الحركة في التصوير الفوتوغرافي يشبه احتواء لحظة من الحياة ذاتها، سواء كان ذلك كلبًا يقفز في الهواء، أو دورانًا رشيقًا لراقص، أو اندفاعًا في شارع مزدحم، هناك شيء مثير في تجميد جزء من الثانية من الحركة، لكنه ليس مجرد ضبط الكاميرا على سرعة غالق سريعة إنه يتعلق بالشعور باللحظة.
عندما بدأت في محاولة التقاط الصور الحركية لأول مرة، كنت أعتقد أن الأمر كله يتعلق بالإتقان الفني، كنت أهتم بالحصول على كل التفاصيل واضحة ونقية. لكن مع الاستمرار في التصوير، أدركت أن السحر غالبًا ما يكمن في العيوب التشويش الطفيف لليد، النعومة في حركة الموضوع، هذه العيوب الصغيرة هي التي تجعل الصورة حية، التي تحكي قصة الحركة بدلاً من مجرد عرضها.
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التوقع هو كل شيء، عليك أن تشعر باللحظة قبل حدوثها. سواء كنت في حدث رياضي، أو حفل موسيقي، أو فقط تتجول في العالم، يتعلق الأمر بالتناغم مع ما يحدث من حولك. تعلمت أن أثق في غرائزي، أن أترك الحاجة للسيطرة، وأن أكون مستعدًا عندما تحدث الحركة.
وأحيانًا، تأتي أفضل اللقطات من تلك اللحظات غير المتوقعة التي لم تخطط لها، حيث يتماشى كل شيء فجأة. في تلك اللحظات، أتذكر لماذا أحب التصوير الفوتوغرافي كثيرًا. إنه ليس حول اللقطة المثالية؛ بل يتعلق بالتقاط الطاقة، الحياة، والحركة التي تجعل تلك اللحظة لا تُنسى.
التصوير الفوتوغرافي يتعلق بالقلب بقدر ما يتعلق بالكاميرا، عندما تحاول التقاط الحركة، دع غرائزك تقودك. لا تخف من التجربة، من اللعب بالتشويش، من احتضان فوضى الحركة لأن في النهاية، &nbsp;الأمر ليس متعلقًا بما تراه من خلال العدسة إنه يتعلق بما تشعر به وهنا يحدث السحر الحقيقي.
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Mastering Motion: Techniques for Capturing Action in Photography

إتقان الحركة: تقنيات التقاط الحركة في التصوير الفوتوغرافي

An aerial photo of Al-Shati refugee camp - northwest of Gaza City, on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It covers an area of 447 dunums, and its population, according to the estimates of the Central Bureau of Statistics in mid-2023, was about 46,758 refugees. Today, Al-Shati refugee camp represents the highest population density among the eight camps of the Gaza Strip and the highest in the world. ( by: Soliman Hijjy- 9 May 2023).

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Al Shate Camp

A group of girls standing in the window took a selfie during the iftar for the people of Matariya in the month of Ramadan.

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The largest group iftar table in Matareya during the month of Ramadan.

Man holding the Saudi flag riding a horse during the Saudi National Day

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Saudi Flag

News

Cap n’ Gown Day was unforgettable this year in the Class of 2024’s big day of celebrating transitions and new chapters, Ahmed Saad and DiscoMisr made a night to remember with their electrifying performance.

AUC Spring 2024 Cap N' Gown

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اكبر اوبرا في مدينة سانت بيترسبرج الروسية اثناء حفلة لعمر خيرت علي هامش كاس العالم 2018
Omar Khairat in the biggest opera house in Saint Petersburg in Russia during the 2018 world cup

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Omar Khairat

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Entertainment

The Egyptian Al-Ahly Club team defeated the Bangui team from Central Africa, with a score of 85-79, in the third round of the Nile Group in the 2024 African Basketball Champions League.

BAL 2024 African League: Al-Ahly VS Bangui

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جماهير الزمالك العظيمة
Football audience supporting Zamalek in a stadium

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جمهور الزمالك

شيكابالا مع جماهير الزمالك

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zamalek

Sport Events

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an old man smoking a cigarette

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Man portrait

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two men from rashid city

A woman working in pottery making.

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A young man with disabilities stands leaning on his cane in front of Lake Midanki on the Afrin River in Aleppo Governorate, Syria, as part of an exploratory trip on World Mental Health Day. The trip aims to promote social interaction, foster inclusion among different segments of society, and improve the mental health of the participants.

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The daily life of displaced Palestinians in refugee and shelter camps amidst the cold weather, which intensifies their suffering on a daily basis, in Deir al-Balah on October 17, 2024.

The daily life of Palestinian refugees.

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A UN delegation inspects the damage to the tents of displaced people at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital after Israeli occupation aircraft targeted their tents, resulting in the martyrdom of several civilians and causing a large fire in civilian property.

A UN delegation inspects the aftermath of the Israeli occupation's targeting of Palestinian displaced people's tents.

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Palestinians inspect the destruction caused by an Israeli occupation army airstrike around the displaced people's tents within the walls of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on October 14, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Israeli airstrike destroys displaced people's tents in Deir al-Balah.

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Palestinians bury the martyrs of the Israeli bombing of the Abu Ghali family's home in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, on October 13, 2024, in Deir Al-Balah.

The martyrs of the Abu Ghali family's home in Al-Nuseirat camp.

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Gharbia

Hands harvest flowers 
The jasmine flower harvest season begins in the village of “Shubra Baloula” in mid-April until the end of November, before the start of the winter nights. It needs a moderate climate and low humidity, and many Gharbia people pick it at night, before the dew dries from the flowers, because Gives it weight and natural colour.
It produces 50% of the jasmine paste, which is used in manufacturing the finest perfumes in the world

Jasmine harvest season

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The jasmine flower harvest season

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Iron scale, bucket, and wooden crate – equipment used by workers during the jasmine harvest

Jasmine Harvest Season

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Farmers working during the jasmine harvest season.

Jasmine Harvest Season.

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An iron scale used to weigh jasmine flowers after the harvest

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One of the farmers working in the early morning hours during the jasmine harvest season

The jasmine harvest season

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A woman working in the jasmine field during the jasmine harvest season.

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Jasmine flowers after being picked and collected in a plastic bucket during the jasmine harvest season.

The jasmine harvest season.

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A woman working in the jasmine field during the jasmine harvest season

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The Sultan Almoayyed  Al Sheikh Mosque or Almoayyed Mosque is one of the famous monumental mosques in Cairo, and is described as the pride of the mosques of the Mamluk-Girassa era. Its construction began in 818 AH/1415 AD on the order of Sultan Al-Muayyad Abul Nasr Saif al-Din Sheikh bin Abdullah al-Mahmoudi al-Dhahiri, one of the rulers of the Mamluk state during the era of the Circassian Mamluks, and before he ascended the sultanate, he was one of the princes of Sultan al-Zahir Saif al-Din Barquq. He died on 8 Muharram 824 AH/1421 AD. The dome of the mosque was still under construction and was completed in Ramadan 824 AH/1421 AD. At that time, many of the extensions of the mosque had not been built as planned, such as the tribal dome and the Sufi houses in the khanqah. The mosque has two mausoleums under the dome, one for Sultan al-Muayyad Sheikh and the other for his sons al-Sarmi Ibrahim, al-Muzaffar Ahmad, and Abu al-Fatah Musa.

The Sultan Almoayyed  Al Sheikh Mosque

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This is not  the lost city of Atlanta, This is a child diving into the water due to the hot summer in Rashid city in Egypt

Rashid Kids

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Portrait of a child from Dahshur behind the net

Dahshour kds

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My uncle's son, Mr. Arafa, works in his father's profession and inherited from him

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