Nickname: Mena is my nick name.
DOB : 21st july 1993
Favorite dish: biryani.
Give us a brief introduction about yourself?
My name is Manahil Malhi, I live in lahore. I am creative, expressive, sensitive, emotional, impatient, a bit too idealistic, and inspired. I think about things a lot and have this strong need to document this life through my pictures and words.
Photography as a passion or just a hobby?
PASSION
How did you got into photography stuff?
Discovered my ability and passion to capture the extraordinary beauty through a lens a few years ago. Still learning to achieve the wonders this awesome invention camera can do.
Who are your inspirations?
Elsie Larson from 'A Beautiful Mess'. Brenda Waworga from Indonesia is also amazing beyond words. Brittney Panda, Gwendolyn Leister Photography,Irfan Ahson, and Waseem even though I’m not a wedding photographer as such.
What else are your hobbies except photography?
Painting.
Was photography your passion?
Yes
In which kind of Photography section do you focus/ have more fun like fashion photo-shoots, outdoor shoots or wedding photo-shoots etc.? I’m a lifestyle photographer.
What is important?
1. Good camera
2. Editing skills
3. Good face; a good eye.
Which cameras do you use?
Canon 60D
Who has been most supportive while you were becoming a Photographer mum or dad?
DAD
Any moment when you were like I am the best photographer and you are leaving photography?
No. Not so far.
Which,when,where were the best/interesting events you have covered till now?
A fashion show for a magazine.
One embarrassing and funny moment while you were on your work?
Emm I don’t remember.
What is one thing that u still want to achieve?
To shoot a sunset while skydiving.
What inspires you to keep going and how do you keep yourself motivated?
I’m a flicker follower. I see pictures uploaded everyday by people, how they see things. Observing what others can come up with, it makes me just grab my camera and start shooting. Its more like an addiction.
Five things that people don't know about you?
1. I am super loud!.
2. I spend most of my money on junk food -.-
3 I am very messy! I usually have no idea where any of my stuff is.
3. My idea of a perfect day is to stay in pajamas all day, talk to my friends, eat junk food and not move a tiny bit! Sigh
Any message for your fans?
Stay inspired, always. Love life, love the people in it, cherish every moment, do good, because life's too short. Live a life that you'll be proud of if you have to look back. Learn from things that go wrong, and appreciate them when they're right
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