Name:- Naqqash M Khan
Nickname:
- buxkhan/ nostalgic
DOB :
- 09/12/1983
Favorite dish:
- Handi with lots of salad :)
Give us a brief introduction about yourself?
- I like the fact that in photography you can capture a moment in time that will never be exactly the same again. I’m a freelance photographer, specializing in event, macro, landscape and portrait photography. In my photography, I strive to be different, always open to taking on new challenges and ideas. I’m open to collaborations or just being a part of anything inspirational. My goal is to one day become a professional photographer and be successful in what ever I choose to do.
Study background?I have done BCS honor in Computer Science and MBA in Human resource. Internship in Wireless Networking from Orbit Networks.
Photography as a passion or just a hobby?
-Photography changed my life forever, The day I picked up a camera I became a storyteller. Photography is my passion, my happy obsession, my safe addiction. It’s what I do to earn a living and for pleasure on my days off. I live and breathe in pixels!
How did you got into photography stuff?
-Basically it started from 2001 while I was in FSC, I had a very close relation with electronics, like computer, latest technology cell phones, computer software etc, so when I covered my cousin's wedding ceremony with a digital camera and did photo & video processing, it was appreciated allot in whole family. So they suggested me to work in that field along with studies. and the journey begun.
Who are your inspirations?
-Mr Serdar GÜNGÖR (Italian) was my first inspiration and I am glad I came across him.
What else are your hobbies except photography?
-Sketching, Teaching, Music, Web design, Post Processing
Would you like to have interns with you?
-Yeah sure, I believe sharing knowledge, we learn more
Who is the one person you would like to do or dying to do photo-shoot of?
-If I speak the truth, there is no specific person for whom I be dying to take picture, for me every picture I take rather a person or subject it carry equal importance.
In which kind of Photography section do you focus/ have more fun like fashion photo-shoots, outdoor shoots or wedding photo-shoots etc.?
-The time I pick up the camera, I thought am good at macro and landscape photography, but by time I found out am much better with Portrait photography, I enjoy most capturing expressions of the subject. Same as with wedding photography by which we meet different people, know each other and receiving love from all clients is like heaven on earth.You got an opportunity to do photo shoot for many magazines and known people in this glamorous industry how was your experience working with them?
Yes I got an experience of covering Live concert of QB, it was awesome and fun person to work with. Also cover Boutique opening ceremony of UK Brand in Lahore with Hadiqa Qiyani, it was also good experience.
What is important? 1. Good camera
2. Editing skills
3. Good face
- I think combination of them all comes out with some awesome result. They all play important role. It also depend on your clients demand.
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?
- Sony Alpha is my camera brand of choice and it always sparks the question “Why?”, to which I reply with “Why not?”. My love for camera gear and photography itself has inspired me to create my own fan page, where I share views on camera equipment and photo projects that I undertake and if you’ve been around long enough you’ll notice my enthusiasm enough to know why I choose Sony.
I am not against brands like Canon or Nikon but I believe they don't offer all in one in a camera of good price, but if there are then they are out of a passionate person's budget, The day I bought Sony a580 (which compares to Nikon D7000 in DXO Mark), I was able to buy more then 9 Lenses which also plays an important role in photography.
Who has been most supportive while you were becoming a Photographer mum or dad?
-They both had their important role by supporting and understanding what I do and didn't force me to become an engineer or doctor :D in which I might have not provide my services at its best.
Any moment when you were like I am the best photograph and you are leaving photography?
-I believe there is no limit to any knowledge, it better we share it and try to learn more as much as possible.
Which,when,where were the best/interesting events you have covered till now?
Wedding ceremony in Sheraz Arena, Peshawar.
Live Concert of QB in FMC, Abbottabad
One embarrassing and funny moment while you were on your work?
- Thanks Allah, never got embarrassed in any event coverage as we try our level best to be as much professional as possible and covering Kids in wedding is more enjoyable and funny thing to do as they are always doing some thing notty :)
What are the other goals you have?
-I have an educational institute running in Abbottabad, I also do teaching computer classes. I am working hard to have a school system, were we do grooming of students in the best possible way and provide incentives as much as possible.
Where do you see yourself in next few years?
-I believe if we do hard work it's never lost. So I doing what I am suppose to do lets see where it take us. :)
Any message for your fans?
-Believe in yourself, never give up. And never let it go what ever comes to your mind. Atleast It won't come to your mind that "alas I should have tried for once in my life".
Love you all my fans as you are the backbone of Nostalgics Photography.
Views about IsloTimes:
- Its a pleasure to find there are some professional who appreciate professionalism and are encouraging them in their short of way. I would sure say best of luck in future.
