Name: Zamara Arshad
Nickname: Zee
D.O.B: 24th May
Favorite dish: Desi food
Introduction:
I am Zamara Arshad , Completed my MFA from FJWU with Majors Textiles & Minor in Photography. Photography is my passion and it became profession with the time. I am being into proper event shoots year back. First Break into the professional event coverage was through Youth Parliament of Pakistan.
Study Background:
MFA (Masters in Fine Arts) from FJWU.
Photography is yours passion or just a hobby?
It is my Passion.
How did you got into Photography Stuff?
I was interested in Capturing Photographs and editing them then got a Digital Camera and later adopts Photography as a subject.
Who are your Inspirations?
Firstly my teacher Naseem Mughal is the real inspiration as learnt a lot from him secondly Justin Grant is the inspiration.
What else are your hobbies except Photography?
Painting & looking after my cacti's.
Would you like to have interns with you?
Yes.
Who is the one person you would like to do or dying to do photo-shoot of?
No One.
Was photography your Passion?
Yes 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.?
Weddings shoots and shooting kids & old faces
You got an opportunity to do photo shoot for many magazines and known models around town how your experience was?
Still Not.
What is important?
1. Good camera
2. Editing skills
3. Good face
Good photo composing and editing skills are important coz I have seen people taking marvelous photographs with simple digital cameras.
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?
I am a Nikon girl used Nikon D3100, D7000 and D90. They all are different in taking pictures but important is the main technique of using them and adobe is the only software I believe in.
Any tip for new photographers?
Don’t take Photography as a mean of earning money, you can buy high budget camera but you can't buy the techniques & experience with it.
What do you think is there any scope for photography in Pakistan?
Yes, there is always great scope of art everywhere and now people have that sense of realizing the importance of capturing precious moments.
Who has been most supportive while you were becoming a Photographer mum or dad?
Mum.
Funniest moment ever at a Photo shoot?
I forgot to bring my Memory card :P
Any person you would like to say thank to?
My mom without whom it won't be possible and my cousins Erum Rasheed and Mir Usman who always motivated me for my art work and Photography and my friends.
Any moment when you were like I am the best photograph and you are leaving photography?
Never, criticism and every click I took motivated me for more Photography,
Which,when,where were the best/interesting events you have covered till now?
Wedding shoot in January this year at Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Any embarrassing and funny moment while you were on your work?
Not embarrassing but funny happened.
What are the other goals you have?
To make my Mom proud and to establish studio for expressions
Where do you see yourself in next few years?
Want to see my name in the list of respected well-known photographers.
Any message for your fans?
Don’t hurt anyone if u can't give any happiness there is no right to hurt them keep smiling and capturing.
Views about Islotimes?
It’s a good platform for new comers, which is promoting new professionals. Thank you for giving an opportunity to be part of it, Cheers.
Zamara Arshad & her Page Expressions Facebook Link is Given Below:
https://www.facebook.com/expressions.360photography
