سامر العوفي.. عدسة المشهد الفني ورفيق النجوم

For more than a quarter of a century, the name Samer Al-Oufi has emerged as one of the trusted professional names in the Saudi media scene, combining skills in photojournalism with the arts of marketing and public relations, all with a calm presence and grounded experience.

Al-Oufi began his professional journey at Okaz newspaper, where he spent years moving between its various departments, from marketing to journalism, before settling into the field of photography, which he found to be his true space. He was not just a photographer performing a task; he was the owner of the "decisive shot," as described by many artists and intellectuals he accompanied in their works and events, and he remained loyal to his artistic and cultural environment.

He distinguished himself with extensive relationships in artistic and cultural circles and maintained a balanced professional distance that made him a reliable partner rather than just a transmitter of images. As his experience evolved, he established a unique identity in photography, moving with his lens through various occasions, accompanying faces that trust him and whom he trusts.

Despite his temporary absence from the scene due to a health setback that required him to undergo surgery in a government hospital in Jeddah, his presence remains preserved in the memories of his friends and colleagues, who reciprocate his affection with sincere appreciation and ongoing interest.

Samer Al-Oufi is not just a photographer; he is a professional case that has matured in the field, formed through accumulation, and linked to an artistic media scene that has remained loyal to him, just as he has remained loyal to his lens, friendships, and professional principles.