Why do you want to choose "PHOTOGRAPHY" and "WHY" would you buy a DSLR?...

I think this is the most common question people ask with a “weird” look when you start your journey in the PHOTOGRAPHY zone....“Out of all of the other hobbies out there, why I was drawn to photography?”..and then comes this more concern question from our Family/Parents/Guardian..Why do you have to buy a DSLR?..(ummm its a pretty EXPENSIVE HOBBY indeed)

In my case i always had a fascination toward "TAKING PICTURES" all the time..even sometimes my friends get frustrated (in a funny way though)..n someone even told me "I have to ask your mom if you were born with a cam??"..Actually I "WAS" born into it.I got that tipical gene from my family i must say..I have grown up with all the shutterbugs around me (though none ever said they were into Photography..they actually LOVE/LOVED taking pictures..capturing moments..thats it..Some of the B&W Portraits of my relatives taken by my Paternal Grand-father still amazes me..his sence of lights n shades was too cool(ummm sometime I THINK that B&W gene was somehow transported to me too cos I love GRAY portraits a lot more than colorful one)..My Dad still loves taking RANDOM pictures when we travel even if that’s with a disposable camera..he just LOVES taking pictures (n YES he is the BIGGEST critic of my pictures so far..n rarely likes them..he always find some flaw in every pictures :-/)..The person in my family who started "PHOTOGRAPHY" with large format SLR was my maternal Uncle (and i was his all time model)..and i used to WISH that "SOMEDAY" i will have those BIG camera n will take pictures like him (for him that was a HOBBY..so is for me)..So it's also kind of a personal yearning for the way things used to be and a creative way for me to recreate parts of those emotions and experiences. With time i realized that "Photography" is that creative way i can express those emotions while still being tied to some sort of present tense visual reality. To me, it take you somewhere magical. Photography is an amazing stress reliever for me..a personal experience..a creative release..and a piece of my soul..Simply "I love it"!

I know some of you (who came along reading till this part) have this question in mind "why she is writing "BIOGRAPHY"!!..she was suppose to share some TIPS & TRICKS..right?"...the reason is i want YOU to "THINK"..this is the first step (or i should say the main Tricky Tip of all)..look inside and ask your self WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER? Is it for "FAME"..is it for "MONEY"..is it a "COMPETITION" with your friends (and "ENEMIES")..Though its a little funny (with due respect) when i heard some people want to buy "DSLR" only because they love to take pictures of their own (YES doing self-portrait if ABSOLUTE FUN)...you will definitely find a VALID reason..and when you will get that answer within..GO FOR IT..no matter what people say or obstacle you have to go through..just do NOTE some point in your mind (this is what i believe..n my very personal believe)

1. You are doing this for the sake of CREATIVITY..throw that "SHOW OFF" part on the bin..It will CHANGE your pictures INSTANTLY..
 
2. With time FAME & Money will come to your way ("IF" you want to take it as a Proffesion)..so dont rush for it..
 
3. Dont get into the "RAT RACE"..there are far more better "PHOTOGRAPHERS" in the line..try to stick eith your own thoughts n creativity..
 
4. THINK..THINK..n THINK MORE..This will IMPROVE you as a better person..n thus a Better Photo-catcher..

Stay Fabulous,
ShahnazM

A "MAN" i Adore...

I guess you already know from the picture that it’s Fawad Afzal Khan!!!!!

After watching HUMSAFAR, I became a fan of him...n then a friend of mine recommended "ZINDEGI GULZAR HAI"..n ohhhh...TRUST ME..I TOTTALY FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM..So far I have seen his TV Serials Dastaan, Akbari Asghari, Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan Bhi Tha, and ASHK..n now the ongoing one "NUMM"..Also his AWESOME Movie KHUDA KE LIYE..as well as his Telefilms BEHADD, ARMAAN, AAJ KUCH NA KAHO and KAL..and i fall in LOVE with him all over and over again.

Here are Few Things You Want To Know About Fawad Afzal Khan:

• Fawad Afzal Khan came in the list of top Pakistani stars, models and actors. Khan’s performances in Humsafar, Dastaan and Khuda K Liye were truly appreciated.

• Fawad was born in Lahore on Nov 29, 1981. completed his A-Levels from Johar town branch of Lahore Grammar School System. One thing I did not sure about him, but according to the news that I collect he was also the head boy during A-Levels in Lahore Grammar School. Fawad did his graduation from National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences Lahore , which is the abbreviation of NUCES.  He studied in computer sciences there.

• He spent his early childhood in Manchester. After this for some time he lived in Saudi Arabia and Greece. He returned to his home town Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, when he was 12 years old.

• Fawad Khan’s  first appearance in public was in a high school play. The director of this play was also his friend whose name is  Manal Butt . By watching his performance in this play the famous director of Pakistan, Shahzad Anjum was really impressed. Anjum encouraged Khan to also perform in TV and films as well.

• By zodiacs  Fawad Khan  is Sagittarius. It is commonly known that Sagittarius persons are straight forward, honest and broad minded people. The sense of humor of these people is also good.

• Fawad is 1.78 meter tall which is equal to 5 feet and 10 inches.

• The color of his eyes is Hazel brown. At the early stage of his career most of his fans believes that he looks like Hollywood actor Tom Cruise.

• His aim was to study in Law or Social Sciences. While an interview he says that, he was not enjoying while studying in computer sciences.

• He is the patient of diabetes and I can bet most of his fans did not know about his disease.

• Fawad Khan  says that, he proposed his wife at the age of 17, when he was totally hopeless romantic. Fawad married Sadaf on November 12, 2005. He has a 4-year old son, Ayaan Khan.

• He and his beautiful wife is also the owner of brand named "SILK". This brand was launched on 18  August of 2012.

• According to his point of view, the most awkward time of his life was is his teenage. 

• Khan also knows how to play drums, bass and guitar. He learned these entire things at the age of twenty.

• Jatt and Bond was the first drama serial in which Fawad Afzal Khan appeared. His former band member  Ahmed Ali Butt  is also appearing in this drama in 2000. The first big screen platform for him was  Khuda K Liye . This role was offered to  Ali Zafar but he refused due to his busy schedule

• Fawad Afzal Khan  has also won the best TV actor award for his role in drama serial  DASTAAN. In this drama he played the role of  Hasan . For this role he was also nominated in Lux Style awards as well. He also won the Lux Style Best Actor award for HUMSAFAR where he played the role of Asher Hussain.

• Khan is also appears in comedy sitcom Rubber Band. He has also appeared in a video parody song with Noman "Aijaz"  . This song was sing by string band.

Stay Fabulous,
ShahnazM