Diploma in Photography, Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik, Lebanon

Personal Websites: photodailylife.blogspot.com, 
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Maroun Akiki joined LAU as Part-time photography instructor in 2013. Since 1992, he has been working as freelance photographer for commercial, industrial and architectural projects, adding to his wide experience in photojournalism and news. From 1992 – 1994, he was the Head of Cameramen Department at ICN (Independent Communication Network) and from 1995 – 1997, he was the Director of Photography at Tele Lumière TV, Dora. His achievements include first prize for the 1987 USEK photo exhibition and the 2004 National Geographic photo contest for its theme of water. This is in addition to his second prize in the 1986 USEK photo exhibition and participation in the World Press photo contest.