He obtained his first camera in 2010 and since then gravitated towards macro photography. Yousef won numerous local and international awards, including many international gold medals. Most notably, winning First Place in the Emirates International Photography Contest for two consecutive years (2012 & 2013). His recent achievements include winning First Place and a gold medal for the Macro Category in the Sharjah Arabian Photo, and being honoured by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah.