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The pictures are also uploaded onto Instagram, with the person's backstory. Courtesy of Impression Session
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Long-term friends and photographers Ales Vyslouzil and Tara Atkinson started Impression Session to help those who are unemployed in the UAE improve their job prospects. Courtesy of Impression Session
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Impression Session gives those who have lost their jobs free profile pictures to spruce up their CVs. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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The duo have shoots at HotCold Studio in Al Quoz, which has generously allowed them to use the facility free of cost. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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Making people comfortable is an important part of the photography process, says Vyslouzil. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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Impression Session is also about giving people confidence, and showing them that they are not alone. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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UAE residents are shot against a navy blue background. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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UAE residents get to choose three photos from the free shoot. Courtesy of Impression Session
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The pictures are also uploaded onto Instagram, with the person's backstory. Courtesy of Impression Session
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Long-term friends and photographers Ales Vyslouzil and Tara Atkinson started Impression Session to help those who are unemployed in the UAE improve their job prospects. Courtesy of Impression Session
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Impression Session gives those who have lost their jobs free profile pictures to spruce up their CVs. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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The duo have shoots at HotCold Studio in Al Quoz, which has generously allowed them to use the facility free of cost. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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Making people comfortable is an important part of the photography process, says Vyslouzil. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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Impression Session is also about giving people confidence, and showing them that they are not alone. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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UAE residents are shot against a navy blue background. Courtesy of Christopher Pike
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UAE residents get to choose three photos from the free shoot. Courtesy of Impression Session
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The pictures are also uploaded onto Instagram, with the person's backstory. Courtesy of Impression Session
These Dubai photographers are helping unemployed UAE residents improve their job prospects
Ales Vyslouzil and Tara Atkinson are taking free profile shots that can be used for CVs or LinkedIn profiles
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Janice Rodrigues
13 July, 2020
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