Mandy Kaybee (Interview)

 Name: Mandy Kaybee
Nickname: Way too many! People just come up with weird ones like Mandooks or Mandizzle, and they just kind of stick haha.
Favorite quote:

“Be patient and strong, one day this pain will be useful to you”

“A tiger doesn’t lose sleep over the opinion of sheep”

Your sense of style?
I would say my style is more Rocker Chic mixed with a bit of anything else that catches my attention (and other’s attention too)! I definitely love the black leather jackets, spikes, high heels, studded leggings/jeans and crazy earrings! Accessory wise, I don’t like to wear too much. As I mentioned before I like the crazy earrings and, depending on how I feel I may add a giant ring on one hand.
Brand freak or street smart?
I have never been one to be interested, so to speak, in brand names. When I go shopping, I really don’t care what store I am in, whether it be name brand or not, but if something catches my eye, that’s what I would end up buying. I guess it’s my mother’s doing. She always told me as a kid, “It doesn’t matter where you purchase your clothes so long as you like it and it looks damn good on you”!

Shahab Qamar (Interview)

Name: Shahab Qamar
Nickname: I have way too many.
DOB: 13th Sept 1985
Favorite quote: I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. Albert Einstein
Inspirations: Many people inspire me because of their special qualities. E.g.

  •  Steve Jobs for his obsession towards attention to detail.
  •  Christopher Nolan & Steven Spielberg for their signature style of choreography & direction.
  •  Andrew Kramer for his contributions towards the After Effects community.
  •  Mark Tremonti for his god-like guitar skills and music compositions.
  •  Linkin Park for their diversity in music.

Fatima Baqi (Interview)

Name: Fatima Baqi
Nickname: Fatima
D.O.B: 31 May
Favorite dish: Lamb roast, mixed vegetables, Nihari.
Favorite quote:  "Be nice to people on your way up because you meet them on your way down".
Give us a brief introduction about yourself.
I am a self taught, first female professional studio photographer of Peshawar, NWFP (2000-2010).Currently residing and working in London as a wedding photographer. I am a warm person by nature who loves travelling, gadgets, music, cars, cinema, Bollywood movies and poetry. Believe in hard work and humbleness.
Study/professional background?
Did MSc Psychology from Peshawar University and chose photography as a profession.  Being only female photographer in the field was beneficial and a tough job at the same time.  At that time there was no institute to learn and I chose “learning by doing” method. I have done thousands of bridal and couple shoots during these years and this journey have never stopped. Currently I am loving my experience of working with best wedding photographers of London.  Member of “Society of wedding & portrait photographers”.  It feels good to have a chance to learn new skills by attending photography seminars with world’s  recognized photographer.

Rammal Mehmud (Interview)

Name: Rammal Mehmud
D.O.B: 15th August
Favorite quote: Obstacles are put in our way, to see if what we want  - is worth the fight.
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I’m Rammal Mehmud, stemming from the beautiful capital of Pakistan. A Bokeh Junky and a photography enthusiast. Pioneer of creative wedding photography in Islamabad. Have been shooting since 7 years now. My work has been published on the cover of a child fiction novel called, I, EmmaFreke by Elizabeth Atkinson in 2010. I love vanilla toffee ice crème, balloons, colors, rain and travelling.
Study/Professional background?
MBA in Marketing from FAST-NU.
What kind of gear do you use?
  • Camera body – EOS Canon 5D mark III/ mark II
  • Lens – 24 – 105mm f4 L, 85mm 1.2 L, 50mm 1.4, 100mm 2.8 Macro
  • Tripod – Don’t use it anymore.
  • Filters – None as yet.
  • Flash – 580 ex II x 2
  • Camera bag – Crumpler – Seven Million dollar home & Lowpro.