Canon Brand Ambassador Nayla Al Khaja joins international celebrities in glamour shoot for Studio Harcourt

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 15, 2012 -- January 15, 2012

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, has announced that Nayla Al Khaja, Canon Middle East brand ambassador and the UAE’s first woman film producer, joined international celebrities for a glamour photography shoot during the recent UAE launch of Studio Harcourt, the prestigious French photography studio. Famous for its black-and-white photographs of movie stars and celebrities, Studio Harcourt has been associated with the Parisian elite since it was founded in Paris in 1934 by Cosette Harcourt together with the media magnates Lacroix brothers and Robert Ricci, son of Nina Ricci.

The Canon 5D DSLR camera was used in the photography shoot to achieve Studio Harcourt’s immediately recognizable portraits that are distinguished for their distinctive style and lighting. The launch of Studio Harcourt at the Esmod Fashion Store in Dubai’s Wafi Mall also featured a photo exhibition with fashion portraits of Sir Karl Lagerfeld and other renowned fashion personalities.

Catherine Renard, CEO, Studio Harcourt, said: “Studio Harcourt has had a special relationship with Canon, which has been responsible for cutting-edge imaging technologies that have given us greater leeway to be more creative in producing beautiful portraits. We were therefore eager to have Nayla Al Khaja, the Brand Ambassador of Canon Middle East, join the photo shoot. Moreover, Nayla is such an important and influential figure in the Middle East film industry so we are truly honoured that she agreed to be part of this event.”

Nayla Al Khaja said: “My experience at Studio Harcourt was one of the most unforgettable photo shoots I’ve had. To be lined up with famous celebrities such as Jean Reno, Amitabh Bachchan and Monica Belluci was truly exhilarating. One incredible thing that caught my attention was their use of Canon DSLR cameras. As a Canon Ambassador, I felt really proud and was very pleased that Harcourt Studio’s highly experienced, world-class photographers are using such an impressive gear to achieve the timeless portraits that they are known for. Canon DSLR cameras, which are equipped with advanced features and are backed up by a long history of outstanding image quality, is certainly a solid choice for taking still portrait. I have seen most of my snapshots and they were all amazing. I just can’t wait to see the full gallery.”

Mai Youssef, Corporate Communications Manager at Canon Middle East said: “Studio Harcourt is revered worldwide for the ageless and unforgettable photographs it has produced over the decades. Canon is certainly proud that our technology innovations have contributed in further enhancing the quality of Harcourt Studio’s signature black-and-white photos and helping maintain its reputation as the most coveted photography studio in Paris and around the world.”

Canon Middle East, a subsidiary of Canon Europe, is the regional headquarters for Canon in the Middle East and North and East Africa and is based in Dubai, UAE. Canon has been doing business in the Middle East for more than 40 years through distributors and partners, gradually building a solid customer base and significant market share in the region. Following the opening of a representative office in Dubai in 1998 to help channel partners with additional on-the-ground support, Canon went on to establish a full subsidiary with extensive logistics facilities in 2001.