A Bedouin man from the Bahareya Oasis walks through the vast dunes of Egypt’s Western Desert, where he has worked as a local safari guide for over twenty years. This photograph is part of the Tribal Talks documentary series, which captures the lives,
Two Muzeina Bedouin fishermen cast their nets in the crystal-clear waters near Abu Galloum in South Sinai, Egypt. This image is part of the Tribal Talks documentary series, which highlights the connection between Bedouin communities and the natural l
A mountain guide from the Jabaleya Tribe walks through a scenic wadi in the high mountain region of St. Catherine, South Sinai. This photograph is part of the Tribal Talks documentary series, highlighting the unique connection between indigenous Bedo
A portrait of a Saudi man taken behind the scenes during the production of an advertisement for Al Diriyah, commemorating Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day. Captured while working with Purple Brain productions, this image blends heritage storytelling with
A portrait of an Ababda woman who runs a traditional handicraft shop in Shalateen, a remote town in Egypt’s southeastern desert. This image is part of the Tribal Talks documentary series, capturing the resilience and cultural heritage of Egypt’s indi
A portrait of a woman from Arar, a northern town in Saudi Arabia, captured during the filming of a documentary series on traditional food and cultural heritage in the Kingdom. The image reflects the elegance and depth of local identity through minima
Members of the Beshary tribe perform the traditional Hosset dance in Abu Ramad, a village near Egypt’s Elba Mountain Protectorate. This moment was captured as part of the Tribal Talks documentary series, which documents the vibrant cultural expressio
A knight from the Tabuk region performs on his Arabian horse in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Captured during the production of a documentary series on cultural food and heritage in the Kingdom, this image reflects the deep-rooted connection between equ
A Bedouin guide from the Tarabin tribe rests with his hunting dogs atop Hadouda, one of South Sinai’s largest sand dunes. Captured near the ancient El Nawamis area, this image reflects the deep bond between Bedouins, desert landscapes, and traditiona
A mountain guide stands on the summit of Jebel Rum, overlooking the vast sandstone peaks of Wadi Rum, Jordan. This image was taken during the production of a documentary exploring Bedouin climbing heritage and the founding of Wadi Rum’s official hiki
At sunrise in Marsa Alam, Egypt, a heron lands gracefully on top a solitary tree rising from the coastal mangroves. Captured unexpectedly during a timelapse shoot at sunrise, a moment highlighting the quiet harmony of Egypt’s Red Sea ecosystem, wher
The Milky Way above Lake Nasser, captured during a kayaking expedition for the film Nile Odyssey. Shot deep in Egypt’s southern desert, this moment reflects the quiet beauty of adventure under the stars.
Sunbeams break through the clouds over the Red Sea’s Gulf of Suez, seen from the high cliffs near the abandoned Om Bujma mines outside Abu Zenima, Egypt. This image captures one of Sinai’s lesser-known desert landscapes.
Pharaonic hieroglyphs carved into the walls of the remote Amada Temple on the shores of Lake Nasser. This image was taken during the Nile Odyssey kayaking expedition, when we sought shelter inside the temple during a sudden desert dust storm.
A Zalabia Bedouin mountain guide climbs through the rugged sandstone labyrinth of Wadi Rum at sunset, nearing the summit. Captured as part of a documentary project on the Wadi Rum Trail and the Bedouin climbing heritage in the region, this image refl
Nour El Din hiking through the red sandstone terrain of Wadi Rum while filming Bedouin climbing heritage
A climber prepares rope under the beam of a headlamp during a night climbing session in Wadi Gnai, near Dahab in South Sinai, Egypt. This image captures the raw focus under desert stars in one of Egypt’s most iconic climbing spots.
A 4x4 vehicle drives through the dramatic desert mountains of Neom, Saudi Arabia, during the filming of a documentary series on the Kingdom’s food heritage and cultural traditions. This shot captures the vastness and cinematic beauty of northwestern
Golden desert grass and sand dunes in South Sinai, photographed by Nour El Din during a nature and culture project
Climbing alongside the late mountain guide Sabah Eid and a British trail developer during the filming of a documentary on Bedouin climbing heritage and the Wadi Rum Trail in Jordan. This moment honors the legacy of those who shaped the region’s mount
An Amazigh man from Siwa Oasis walks across a golden dune at sunrise, just outside the oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert. Captured as part of the Tribal Talks documentary series.
Desert landscape with dry grass in the foreground, sandy dunes, and rugged mountains in the background under a clear blue sky with a few scattered clouds.
A vivid blue lizard locally known as Hardoun basks in the sun among the granite rocks of St. Catherine, South Sinai. This agile desert reptile is a striking part of the region’s unique high-mountain ecosystem, often spotted darting between crevices a
A landscape view of El Dakrour Mountain in Siwa Oasis, Egypt, framed by the lush green palm groves and golden sands that define the oasis’s distinct palette.
Bedouin horsemen in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, captured by Nour El Din during a cultural heritage documentary shoot
A helicopter evacuates an injured hiker from Gorak Shep, the final stop before reaching Everest Base Camp. Captured during an expedition documenting a group of Saudi women on their journey to the base of the world’s highest peak, this image highlight
A local Egyptian guide stands in a shaft of light inside the ancient Temple of Luxor, one of Egypt's most iconic archaeological sites.
A woman in traditional Saudi attire standing in shadow inside a historic building in Tabuk region, photographed by Nour El Din
A local man prepares traditional Arabian coffee over an open fire in the mountains of Neom, Saudi Arabia. Captured during the filming of a documentary series on local food heritage, this moment reflects the warmth, hospitality, and deep-rooted tradit
A woman dyeing palm threads to create colorful woven baskets, photographed during a documentary series on heritage food and culture in Saudi Arabia and BTS captured Nour El Din
A Bedouin from the Tarabin tribe walking across a textured desert landscape in South Sinai, Egypt during a golden-hour scene documented by Nour El Din
A hiker climbing sandstone formations in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during the filming of a Bedouin climbing heritage documentary capture by Nour El Din
A seagull swoops down to defend its nesting ground from a stray dog wandering near the mangroves in southern Marsa Alam, Egypt. This rare interaction, likely sparked by nesting season, offers a glimpse into the fragile balance of coastal ecosystems a
Silhouetted Bedouin figures behind the scenes of a commercial shoot for Al Diriyah, captured during Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day campaign and BTS captured by Nour El Din
Gabal, whose name means "mountain" in Arabic, stands at the entrance of St. Catherine’s Monastery in South Sinai, Egypt. As a long-time keeper of the monastery, his presence embodies the quiet strength and enduring spirit of one of the world’s oldest
Bedouin man wearing traditional headwear in a dark alley, photographed by Egyptian documentary filmmaker Nour El Din during behind-the-scenes shooting for Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day commercial.
Traditional Bedouin classroom scene with two men sitting by the window and a child in the foreground, photographed by Egyptian documentary filmmaker Nour El Din during cultural documentary work in Saudi Arabia.
Mountain range under overcast winter skies near El Nawamis, South Sinai, photographed by Egyptian documentary filmmaker and photographer Nour El Din during a location scout of El Nawamis area.
A silhouette of a Jabaleya Bedouin vendor inside his small cafeteria near the summit of Mount Moses (Jebel Musa) in South Sinai, Egypt.
A view of Ama Dablam framed by fluttering prayer flags on the trail to Everest Base Camp. Captured during an expedition documenting a group of Saudi women on their Himalayan journey, this moment reflects the spiritual and visual power of Nepal’s moun