Rhys Hopkins,Photographer, Stills

Rhys Hopkins

Photographer, Stills, Director (Self Shooting)

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About Rhys Hopkins

Rhys Hopkins is an international photographer and filmmaker from Wales based between the UK and Middle East. In 2023 he was granted Golden Visa status with the title of Director, in recognition of work produced over the years that is seen to benefit and contribute to UAE culture.

Rhys's work experience spans a wide array of genres. Equally passionate about commercial campaigns and real-life, human-interest stories, he is driven to

Rhys Hopkins is an international photographer and filmmaker from Wales based between the UK and Middle East. In 2023 he was granted Golden Visa status with the title of Director, in recognition of work produced over the years that is seen to benefit and contribute to UAE culture.

Rhys's work experience spans a wide array of genres. Equally passionate about commercial campaigns and real-life, human-interest stories, he is driven to produce results and form long-lasting relationships with ambitious clients and agencies. Given his passion for travel and culture he is ready to take assignments anywhere in the world.

Capable of working seamlessly as a self-shooter or managing a crew, Rhys takes a clean, cinematic approach to his work, which has appeared in award winning campaigns, on magazine covers and in printed editorials, across media platforms, billboards and public transport.

A naturally creative eye for detail and an intuitive understanding of client's needs, Rhys can contribute to a project from conception through to delivery. He has been commended on many occasions for his professionalism, preparation and efficiency, creating a positive working environment and working under pressure.

Prior to working in the media production industry, Rhys was a teacher in Wales and then in the UAE; during his teaching career he travelled to Grenada on an educational partnership, as well as carrying out multiple charity fundraising and volunteer trips to Nepal. He also spent time working in Australia as well as a General Manager in the hospitality industry in the UK.

Away from work Rhys has a love for his family and his dogs. A lifelong basketballer, musician and traveller who is always seeking the new adventure, experience and knowledge.

Credits

Anantara, Ras Al Khaimah; Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah

( Jun 2024 - Present )

Rhys Production Photography

Director (Self Shooting)

Apco Storybook Live Studio

( Sep 2023 - May 2025 )

Global Creative Video

Producer

Munich Security Conference

( Feb 2025 - Feb 2025 )

Global Creative Video

Producer

De Montfort University

( Jun 2024 - Jun 2024 )

Rhys Production / YouTube

Director (Self Shooting)

Ma'an Diabetes Awareness Campaign

( Jun 2024 - Jun 2024 )

Orca & Aura films

Photographer, Stills

ADNOC Distribution Rewards Campaign

( Nov 2020 - Nov 2020 )

All About Brands

Photographer, Stills

Fay Park TVC

( July 2020 - July 2020 )

All About Brands

Director (Commercials)

Yas Waterworld

( Feb 2017 - Feb 2017 )

Veola

Photographer, Stills

Equipment

Canon C70
Canon R5
Profoto lighting
Canon lenses
Macbook Pro, iWork Case
Edelkrone Jib one kit
DJI ronin 3 Pro, Thanos SE Rig
Capture One, Final Cut
Sony wireless mic

Additional Information

Industries

Commercials, Corporate, Education, Online, Post Production, Social Media

Programme Types

Biography, Commercial, Corporate, Documentary, Events, Magazine, Observational Documentary

Specialisms

Advertising, Architecture, Community, Corporate Films, Education, Fashion, Final Cut Pro, Location Filming, Middle East, Photography, Sport, Tourism, Travel, Womens Issues, Writing

Employment History

Established a freelance production business in 2012 in the UAE, serving commercial, corporate and government clients, as well as working with production houses and advertising/marketing/PR agencies.

Prior to this I was a department leader in an International school in the UAE; prior to this I was a General Manager for a large hospitality company in the UK.

Equipment

Canon C70
Canon R5
Profoto lighting
Canon lenses
Macbook Pro, iWork Case
Edelkrone Jib one kit
DJI ronin 3 Pro, Thanos SE Rig
Capture One, Final Cut
Sony wireless mic

Additional Information

Industries

Commercials, Corporate, Education, Online, Post Production, Social Media

Programme Types

Biography, Commercial, Corporate, Documentary, Events, Magazine, Observational Documentary

Specialisms

Advertising, Architecture, Community, Corporate Films, Education, Fashion, Final Cut Pro, Location Filming, Middle East, Photography, Sport, Tourism, Travel, Womens Issues, Writing