Maliha Abbas (Interview)

Name: Maliha Abbas
Nickname: Mala
DOB: 11/11/1995

Favorite quote: Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.
Inspirations: No one inspires me.
Tell us a bit about yourself? 
I am a self-taught artist and a photographer. Art and photography is in my blood I guess because my father is a fantastic artist and photographer even though he is not an artist or a photographer by profession. I am a positive person and I believe no one needs a teacher for anything! I mean think about it, everything was created by someone who didnt had a teacher to teach em and thats why i try to figure out things on my own. Allah has blessed us with that ability.
You could be said as an all in one art package, ever got a compliment like this and how do you feel about it? 
I get that a lot actually. I am glad to hear that of course but I do what I love and when you love something you do it to the best of your ability and that’s what I try doing with art and photography.
Is a person born artistic or does he/she develops the skills as the time passes?
Personally I feel that a person is born an artist. Art is a thing that no one can learn and no one can teach. People can help and suggest what to draw and how to draw but art is more than a technique of drawing stuff. I think some parts of art can be learned like drawing but painting and other stuff is a talent that one is born with.
How long have you been drawing, painting or doing any sort of art for? 
Art has been a part of my life since I was a little girl, I actually don’t even remember how long has it been since I fell in love with art.

Rabia Arshad (Interview)

Name: Rabia Arshad
Nickname: None that I would like to make public.
D.O.B: 24-07-1987
Favorite dish: Everything except “Gobbi”
Give us a brief introduction about yourself?
Nocturnal. Opinionated. Relentless.
Study/professional background? 
I graduated in Medicine and I am about to start my residency in Surgery soon.
How did you got into photography stuff? 
Camera has always been around me. My father never missed any special moment that he didn’t capture. He always handed me his camera and guided how to take a better shot. We rather held competitions on capturing the same subject and then would compare.” Nah, mine is better”, I would brag and he would appreciate it. In my college days I insisted on a better camera phone because it was handy. I took loads of pictures. Random clicks of EVERYTHING! I never thought of going bigger. And then my husband bought me this DSLR last year and I haven’t put it down since. It opened a whole new dimension of seeing and capturing.
What type of photography attracts you the most?
Candid portraits, street photography, moments of everyday life.

Wajahat Ahmad Khan (Interview)

Name: Wajahat Ahmad Khan
Nickname: Waji
D.O.B: 03/11/1989
Favorite dish: Daal Mash and the one from a Truck Dhabaa
Give us a brief introduction about yourself?
I'm just a normal person who has had a passion for photography since the early days of my childhood. It all started off with a Kodak camera that was given to me, I would take pictures of anything ranging from people to wildlife. This then progressed to a larger variety of camerawork when we hit the digital era. With this I started to develop an interest in film making too. I have worked with many artistes and helped to create music videos to the highest quality. Recent clients include Uzair Jaswal, Fortitude, and The Northern Lights. However I also like to produce documentaries and other informative short films.
Study/professional background?
Did my A Levels, after that BBA in Marketing and finally MBA in Marketing.
How did you got into photography stuff?
It all started off with my then ‘fantastic’ camera. My father bought it for me . I was in absolute awe of this as I have also seen my father taking snapshots. I remember taking my little camera to school trips and family gatherings. Later on in my amateur photography life my father would teach me how to get the best of pictures and always encouraged me to get bigger and better in this art form.
What type of photography attracts you the most?
I love taking pictures of landscapes and my main goal is to keep this natural beauty under its own lights and in the most artistic way possible so that my audience can share these unique moments that mother nature offers. There is this evolution in my craft first it was just photography but my images told a story. With videography I am able to tell stories with motion. I am very fortunate to utilize photography motion and audio in my work.

Hafsa Nabeel (Interview)

Name: Hafsa Nabeel

Nickname: Hafster/Haffy
D.O.B: December 17, 1990
Favorite dish: Lamb Shanks served with mashed potatoes with gravy, and Russian salad.
Give us a brief introduction about yourself. 
“I’m happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time. “ – Taylor Swift
Study/professional background?
Professional photography
How did you got into photography?
I studied photography when I was in school, and my teachers, and classmates appreciated my work. One of the projects I did was featured at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Since then, I knew I wanted to be a photographer.
What type of photography attracts you the most?
My favorite form of photography is concert photography and macro photography.
Inspiration?
Inspiration can come from anywhere. I don’t believe that one person or one thing can inspire someone. Throughout the years of me trying to be a photographer, there have many things that have inspired me. It could be just someone appreciating my work, or it can be someone trying to tell me I cannot do it.
What else are your hobbies except photography?
I love food. I’m not very passionate about making it, but I’m very passionate about eating it. Recently I’ve also had an addiction to playing Bubble Safari on Facebook. Do not start playing; you will not be able to stop.
Would you like to have interns with you?
Right now, I’m not looking for an intern, but I could be in the future.
Whom are you dying to shoot?
It’s not a who it’s a what. I want to shoot all of the urban skylines in the world. New York being at the top of my list.