Name: Syed Osama Imtiaz Ali
Nickname: Sama
D.O.B: 8-May’90
Favorite dish: Chicken Qorma and Aloo keema
Study background?
Done Matriculation and Intermediate from Pakistan International School,
Riyadh and currently doing Bachelors in Business Administration from
Iqra University.
Photography as a passion or just a hobby?
As a passion and am really stick to it.
How did you got into photography stuff?
Was interested in editing than started capturing pictures from Mobile,
then got a Digital Camera and started posting in social networks. People
started liking my pictures and I started liking it more.
Who are your inspirations?
On the initial stage I had no as such inspiration was doing it as a
hobby, but after entering into professional life My inspirations are
Irfan Ahson, Fayyaz Ahmed and Ahmed W Khan.
What else are your hobbies except photography?
When it comes to cricket am too patriotic #BleedGreen and I love
supporting Manchester United. After photography Manchester United is my
love !
What else are you good at except photography?
Except photography, I was good at cricket. I used to play as an opener in my high school life.
Would you like to have interns with you?
No! m too young in this field. But you never know about the future ;)
Who is the one person you would like to do or dying to do photo-shoot of?
Ayaan Ali .
Was photography your passion?
Was ? it is.
In which kind of Photography section do you focus/ have more fun like
fashion photo-shoots, outdoor shoots or wedding photo-shoots etc.?
Every section has its own value, own fun and own experience. But I prefer outdoor shoots and wedding-photo shoots.
What is important?
1. Good camera
2. Editing skills
3. Good face
- Editing skills, It can make an ugly person a pretty one ! And yeah the most important thing is the eye behind the camera.
Let’s get a bit technical which cameras and editing software do you
use? And it would be really great if you give a short review about it
too.
I have started photography with Canon 1100D and now have switched to
Canon 7D. And the software i am using it Adobe Lightroom, Adobe
Photoshop and sometime Adobe Illustrator.
Any tip for new photographers?
Just believe in yourself ! Never degrade yourself, every other person has its own skills you can never judge them.
What do you think is there any scope for photography in Pakistan?
Huge scope I must say. People are so into photography, they prefer good photographers and are ready to them.
Who has been most supportive while you were becoming a Photographer mum or dad?
Both. My mom gave me moral support; she supported me a lot and am really
thankful to her. Dad supported me in all financial problems. Am really
blessed to have such supportive parents.
Funniest moment ever at a photoshoot?
Not yet happened lol.
Any person you would like to say thank to?
There is a list of people I would like to thank.
1. My family for moral support
2. Rehan Wajid, Mohammad Haris, Ehsun Faruqui, Phahim Fareed for guiding me
3. Fawad Ahmed Shah for the best designs,
4. Waqas Sarwar (Pakium) for introducing me in the market
5. Zohaib Zia, Asad Javed, Faisal shahid and Shiraz Alam for helping me whenever I was in need.
6. Haters ! because you know haters make us famous =P
Any moment when you were like I am the best photograph and you are leaving photography?
NEVER ! This can never be end for me.
Which,when,where were the best/interesting events you have covered till now?
FPW 2012.
Any embarrassing and funny moment while you were on your work?
Criticism on my camera because my camera wasn’t that good. And every other person used to make of me. But Alhamdulillah
What are the other goals you have?
To make my parents proud !
Where do you see yourself in next few years?
As a high rated professional photographer ;) InshaAllah
Any message for your fans?
Thanks for appreciating my work. It always boosted my confidence. And
further would be showing you more and better work. InshaAllah
Views about islotimes.
It’s a good website which is promoting youth and immature professionals. And helping others in recognizing them.Labels: Interviews
