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Led by Mohamed Hakam, Art Director, Food Stylist, and Food Photographer

Hakam Studio is a collaborative creative team based in Cairo, working with brands across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC. With years of experience in commercial photography and visual storytelling, the studio brings together art direction, styling, photography, and high-end retouching under one roof. Each member of the team plays a key role, from shaping the creative direction and building the visual concept, to executing every detail on set and ensuring a smooth, professional client experience.

At Hakam Studio, we believe that every dish and every product has a story worth telling. Our role as a team is to uncover that story and translate it into visuals that communicate emotion, appetite, and clarity, while staying true to the brand’s identity.

From the first idea to the final delivered image, every angle, detail, and decision is intentional. We work closely with our clients throughout the process to create visuals that feel authentic, refined, and memorable, and to ensure every project meets the highest standards of quality and satisfaction.

Services

A photo studio setup with a desert landscape backdrop, featuring a model with a red drink and decorative spheres on a table, during the filming of a scene.
A man with a beard and dark hair smiling and holding a fish in his right hand, standing behind a table with two fish on a bed of ice, surrounded by lemon slices, lime, and herbs. The indoor setting includes a decorative light fixture and studio equipment in the background.

Photography

Styling

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Filmmakers setting up a scene with a tropical beach backdrop, palm trees, and sunlight on a photography table, with equipment and lighting in the studio.

Retouching

Videography

Natural retouching that enhances color, and light while preserving authenticity.

Videos that tell your story, showcase your product, and engage your audience.

Thoughtful styling that adds harmony, and visual balance to every frame.

High-quality photos that capture detail, mood, and story to make your brand unforgettable.

Snipts

  • A room decorated with Kellogg's and chicken themes, featuring a panel of six people sitting at a counter, a large chicken mascot, and a large clock with the Kellogg's logo. There are lights hanging from the ceiling.
  • A man working with camera equipment and a laptop in a modern indoor space with large glass windows.
  • Group of four young adults celebrating with medals, trophies, and peace signs in a photography studio with professional lighting and a table with fast food including fried chicken, fries, and soft drinks.
  • Miniature desert scene with blue arches, palm trees background, and decorative objects, being filmed indoors with equipment and people around.
  • Retouching
  • Videography
  • Photo studio setup with a backdrop of blue sky and palm trees, featuring a small model scene with a red opaque bottle, a white sphere, and some other props on a sandy surface.
  • Two men taking a selfie indoors, one with a camera on a tripod, the other making a peace sign and smiling, with a decorative object and a colorful cup in the foreground, and a third person working on a laptop in the background.
  • A photography studio setup with a table covered by a light blue sheet, two pink glass goblets, cherries, and photo props. Studio lighting equipment and a camera on a tripod are directed at the table. The background includes a black wall clock on beige walls and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
  • A man with sunglasses using a laptop and holding a camera on a tripod outdoors in a sunny park with green bushes and trees.
  • Photography studio setup with lighting equipment and a tabletop display of products, including umbrellas, softboxes, and a backdrop
  • People sitting at a long table behind a wooden counter with a 'Kellogg's Instant Noodles' sign, a large chicken mascot in red and white costume behind them, and a person kneeling on the floor in front of a small wooden table with bowls of instant noodles.
  • A man in a white striped shirt is decorating a pizza on a table in front of a photo shoot setup, with lighting and equipment visible.
  • A photography setup with professional lighting and backdrop, showcasing a display of various cakes and desserts.
  • Three men standing on a dirt road in a desert or rural area, one taking a selfie. The man in the foreground has curly hair, a mustache, sunglasses, and is wearing a black shirt. The two men behind him are wearing white traditional Middle Eastern attire, and one of them is holding a bird of prey on his gloved hand.
  • A young man in a purple t-shirt and jeans wearing white sneakers, standing in a photography studio. There is a large Godox softbox overhead, a black backdrop, and a small table with various objects and food items, with a colorful theatrical or circus-themed backdrop behind the table.
  • A man with dark curly hair, a beard, and light skin, smiling and holding a fish in an indoor setting. There are two fish on a tray of ice with lemon wedges, lime, herbs, and a wooden muddler, with a pendant light and photography equipment in the background.
  • Photo of a photography studio setup with professional lighting, a camera on a tripod, a computer displaying a colorful dessert photo, a backdrop with pink bokeh lights, and a table with assorted decorated cakes and pastries on pink and white paper.
  • A man with glasses and curly hair setting up a camera on a small table with rocks, in a studio with a backdrop of canyon images and a wall sconce.
  • Styling
  • Display of several cakes and decorative items with a celestial and moon theme, set on a table covered with a white cloth, in front of a space-themed backdrop, with photography equipment around.
  • Person sitting at a small orange table in a cafe, reading a newspaper, with food on the table, a large potted plant, and colorful neon lights in the background.
  • A woman in a pink jacket is taking a selfie while standing next to a pink vintage car, during a photoshoot in a park with greenery, trees, and a statue in the background. The photoshoot crew includes a person operating a camera and a woman wearing a hijab and white coat.
  • A man with glasses stands on a balcony with a camera on a tripod, with food on a table in front of him, under a heater.
  • Indoor photography studio setup with lighting equipment, backdrop, a table with water bottles, a laptop, smartphone, and a cake on a plate.
  • A man stands on a sandy beach next to photography equipment, including a large lens on a tripod, a reflector, and other gear, with beach umbrellas and the ocean in the background.
  • A man sitting in a black chair, looking at a laptop, with a backdrop decorated with pastel-colored moon, castle, and cloud shapes, and plates of cookies.
  • Indoor photography setup with a laptop, lights, and a backdrop, capturing food items on a table inside a restaurant with large windows and patio seating outside.
  • Interior of a cafe or restaurant with hanging woven pendant lights, patterned tile flooring, and a photography setup with a large umbrella light and a camera on a tripod. There are tables, chairs, and some dishes on a side table.

Clients

Making food look as good as it tastes,
one shot at a time

Let’s Create Together