ABOUT
Summer grew up in Bahrain, and has since studied and lived in Toronto, London, and Dubai before settling back on the island she calls home.
She is a Certified Professional Photographer by the Professional Photographers of America, with over 14 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, as well as lifestyle, portrait, and product photography.
Her approach to photography and video production is influenced by her background in anthropology and sociology, as well as her education in filmmaking, making storytelling at the forefront of her approach.
She started her career as a lecturer and curriculum developer for photography and video production at universities in Dubai and Bahrain. Since then she has curated exhibitions and taught a variety of workshops.
Throughout her 14-year career, she has been honored with various international awards from the USA, Spain, and Canada for her photography and filmmaking work, and her work has been published in a variety of international and regional magazines.
CLIENTS
Food & Beverage
Cut by Wolfgang Puck, Cipriani Restaurant, Cipriani Pool and Beach, Sumosan, The Four Seasons Bahrain Bay, Re Asian Cuisine, Sushisamba, The Trade Room Conrad Financial Harbor, Crazy Pizza, Masso Restaurant, The Orangery Tearoom and Patisserie, Circa Bahrain, My Cafe, Iris, Hazel, Viola, Escobar, The Ritz Carlton Hotel (US and Bahrain), Mahonia, Nomad Eatery, Nomad Cafe, Crumble, and many more.
Corporate & Commercial
Gulf Air, Beyon Bahrain, Mumtalakat, BAPCO, Al Muhaidib Group (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Infinity Capital Bahrain, National Bank of Bahrain, Ali Zaid Al Quraishi & Brothers Company (AZAQ), BNP Paribas Bank, DHL Global Logistics, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, Meem by Gulf International Bank, SICO Investment Bank, Seef Properties, Foulath Holding, SULB United Steel Company, Bahrain Steel, Tamkeen, Wired Magazine (Japan), Mahonia Fine Dining, Asia Jewellers, Al Zain Jewellery, and many more.
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER (CPP)
The Professional Photographers of America is the leading body for certifying imaging professionals. CPPs must complete a written examination, finish an image evaluation and adhere to a strict code of conduct. When you hire a CPP, you are guaranteed:
- Commitment to professional standards
- Technical expertise
- Abiding by the ethical standards of the Professional Photographers of America
- Recognized expertise in the field of photography.
PUBLICATIONS & EXHIBITS
Condé Naste Traveller Magazine, Wired Magazine (Japan), The Ritz Carlton Magazine, DHL Global Logistics Magazine, Professional Photographer Magazine, and various local magazines.
Exhibited in Bahrain and the USA.
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
In Pursuit of Perfection - Awarded a Merit at the International Photographic Competition, Professional Photographers of America - 2022
The Glow - Awarded a Merit at the International Photographic Competition, Professional Photographers of America - 2022
Winner - Best Short Film - Canadian Diversity Film Festival - November 2016
Winner - Best Woman Filmmaker - Barcelona Planet Film Festival - October 2016
Winner - Best Director in the Golden Prize Category - Red Carpet Film Festival in Bahrain - November 2016
4 images awarded at the Professional Photographers of America's International Photographic Competition between 2012 and 2013.
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree (First Class with Honours) in Filmmaking, Middlesex University, UK
Filmmaking Certificate, Surrey Institute of Art and Design, UK
Filmmaking Certificate, London Film Academy, UK