Q1. Hey Ifrah, Welcome to Islo Times! Please briefly introduce yourself.Answer: Well! a picerian, that says it all. Born pakistani, high goals in life and never give up on things easily; which clearly helps me achieve what I want.
Q2. What does photography mean to you? and why did you choose it as a medium to express yourself?
Answer: Ardour & so me! I love art, on the other side when it comes to draw or paint, I am a snoozer at that, so photography helps out pretty much.
Q3. How did you discover this talent of photography in yourself and when did you decide to take it seriously?
Answer: Discover? I'd rather say that it's the matter of time, choice & age. I started off with photography when I got done with schooling which is like 4 years back. At start, I handled it pretty lightly and came with most random clicks. After some months I started learning & experiencing. And that was the time; when this thought came, that yes! go for it.
Answer: My mother, dad, uncle (phuppa) and my brother.
Q5. When did you get your very own first camera? And by whom?
Answer: 3 years back. My dad bought it for me; eventually daddy's little daughter gets it all. *laugh*
Q6. Every photographer has love with a particular subject such as landscapes, nature and portraits e.t.c. What are you interested in the most?
Answer: Nature and portraits is something i'm more interested, but landscape is something you can not miss.
Q7. Apart from photography, your interests and hobbies?
Answer: Fashion Designing! I love watching movies, Kinda play guitar too; a beginner. Guess, that's all.
Q8. If not a photographer, what would have you been?
Answer: Hah, Interesting question. Well! A fashion designer, that is what I am basically studying.
Q9. Best compliment you've ever received and by whom?
Answer: You're the most beautiful person, beautiful inside and out. My uncle (phuppa) who's really close to me
Q10. Happiest moment in your photography life?
Answer: When my favourite pakistani rock band; name 'Overload' liked and shared the pictures I took at their concert, since there were some number of really good photographers at the event, but I got the appreciation. *excited*
Answer: A female artist, showing her talent in most appropriate and artistic way, while maintaining the views, culture and tradition and the most basic thing 'A Pakistani', cause afterall; better image & positive vibe is what we are seeking in people's eyes.
Q12. List few of your favorite photographers and the people who have inspired you.
Answer: 1: A really good friend, Moaaz Khan(Director: TheColourFilms), 2: David Olkarny & 3: Ajay Menon! These are the one's I will consider in the list of my favourite photographers & my inspiration.
Q13. Best event that you have captured so far?
Answer: Overload's concert at IBA-(ENIGMA).
Q14. Future plans? Do you have any new projects on the go at the moment or anything that you're planning to do?
Answer: I really want to to get into photography and film business seriously, and on the other hand with fashion designing too, while I have the best supportive family! Right now, i'm starting off and experimenting with DSLR cinematography e.g music videos, which is most probably I will be doing and looking forward for.
Q15. If you could go on an assignment anywhere in the world to shoot, whatever you wanted to. Where and what would it be and why?
Answer: I've always dreamt of making a time lapse video, 'which is a combination of photos & later on, hours and hour’s worth of these photos are compressed into a video with merely few minutes playtime;' of most populated countries like China, India, U.S, Indonesia, Brazil & Pakistan; starting with the subject of different culture and traditions. The reason why I want to do this is because it takes alot of courage, hard work and time to finish, and these three words are compressed as 'PASSION.'
Answer: This is basically art, whoever's interested getting into this field should keep this in mind that, art isn't for passing your time while you have nothing to do, it's your heart's decision, mainly passion; cause pressurizing your mind and doing it cause it helps you make money in any other way possible is something which is never acceptable. While passion becoming your profession is something which is decided back then, already!
Q17. Thank you for providing Islo Times with this opportunity to interview you. Any final thoughts on us and your fans out there?
Answer: Much appreciated! I'm glad that I took some time out to give the answers of some really sensible questions in a very prudent manner. And I want to thank my fans for all the support, love and care they show for my ardor & work.
Interview Conducted By:
Sabahat Ali Khan
Sabahat Ali Khan
