Nickname: I don't have any
D.O.B: 20th sep 1989
Favorite dish: biryani,aalo keema,daal chawal
Give us a brief introduction about yourself.
Ans: I am a shutterbug, music freak and a telecom engineer.
Study background?
Ans : I did my schooling from APSAC, then pre-engineering from F.G Sir syed college and completed my engineering degree from CIIT, Islamabad
Photography as a passion or just a hobby?
Ans : A hobby turned to passion
How did you got into photography stuff?
Ans: I always used to take pictures with my 2 mega-pixel cellphone camera no matter where or what i was doing lol, then i get my hands on a Dslr and this is how it all started.
Who are your inspirations?
Ans : Mobeen Ansari, Fayaz Ahmed, Von Wong, Evan and the list goes on.
What else are your hobbies except photography?
Ans : Exploring different genres of music and i love to sing too (though i am not that good at it).
Would you like to have interns with you?
Ans : Not at the moment.
Who is that one person you would like to do or dying to do photo-shoot of?
Ans : My grandmother (R.I.P)
Was photography your passion?
Ans : Yes, taking pictures makes me happy and thats all i know.
In which kind of Photography section do you focus/ have more fun like fashion photo-shoots, outdoor shoots or wedding photo-shoots etc.?
Ans : I am more towards outdoor/fashion-shoots and experimental photography.
What is important?
1. Good camera
2. Editing skills
3. Good face
Ans :Your gear/equipments do matter but what matters the most is your aesthetic sense and composition/POV of taking photos and post-processing them.Good face is not necessary ;)
Let’s get a bit technical which cameras do you use? And it would be really great if you give a short review about it too?
Ans: I use canon 550D. It's a great camera indeed whether it comes to picture or video quality.
What do you think is there any scope for photography in Pakistan?
Ans : Yes there is a scope only if you won't do monotonous work or copy work/style of others.
Who has been most supportive while you were becoming a Photographer mum or dad?
Yes : Both are supportive :)
Any person you would like to say thank to?
Ans : My family and friends.
Any moment when you were like I am the best photographer and you are leaving photography.
Ans : Never.I consider myself a beginner photographer and there is a lot more to learn and a lot more to do yet.
Which,when,where were the best/interesting events you have covered till now?
Ans : I recently covered Qayaas (rock band) gig at Kuch Khaas.Since i am a huge fan of Qayaas so it was fun taking photos and banging my head right at the same time.
One embarrassing and funny moment while you were on your work?
Ans : It happens quite often that i forget to remove lens-cap while shooting.
What are the other goals you have?
Ans : I love film-making and cinematography.Hope i ll do some work in these fields in near future inshAllah
Where do you see yourself in next few years?
Ans : Hopefully doing shoots for some major brands and making films inshAllah
Any message for your fans?
Ans : Always value yourself and your work no matter in which field you are.
Views about islotimes?
Ans : You are doing tremendous job by supporting local talent. Keep up the good work :)