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I’ve been waiting a long time to make this announcement and it’s finally here. Going back a full year to October 2025 I spent three weeks continuously shooting from sunrise to sunset to produce a book for @assouline on the Red Sea in Egypt. The project saw us flying in planes, kayaking through lagoons, climbing on roofs, zipping around in tuk-tuks and trekking across the desert. 

This is just a little preview of the 250 image book, but I will be sharing more about the project over the next month after the ofificial launch in mid November. For now though, a huge thank you to art director and illustrator @a8ancreative for getting this project over the line and a big thank you to @shewifa for assisting me on those long shoot days, couldn’t have done it without you. 

A first look at El Gouna: The Red Sea Riviera (@elgounaredsea), now available from @assouline

Text by Maria Shollenbarger @mariashollenbarger
Photography by Felix Speller @felixspeller
Illustrations by Athan Mytilinaios @a8ancreative

Huge thanks as always to @keeartists for the support on this project. 

#assouline #booklaunch #egypt
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Once again, @admiddleeast spotlights our craft and heritage.

Through the cinematic lens of @shewifa capturing each thread’s story, and the eloquent words of @yasmine.rashidi weaving memory into narrative, our family legacy unfolds in new light.
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