NAME :
Syed Sameer.
OCCUPATION :
Creative director and photographer.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN :
Pakistan.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE :
Dubai, UAE.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SHOOTING :
12 years.
YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY :
In my grandparents house having breakfast with them.
WHAT WERE YOU LIKE AS A KID :
I was shy.
YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION :
My camera A Sony A7R III.
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE SHOOT :
I’ve had countless memorable moments; I strive to make each shoot unforgettable.
WHAT PHOTOGRAPHERS INSPIRE YOU :
My journey began with the remarkable work of Mehmet Turgut, a talented Turkish photographer.
IF YOU COULD SPEND A DAY WITH ANY PHOTOGRAPHER ALIVE OR DEAD, WHO WOULD IT BE :
I’d choose Mehmet Turgut.
WHAT IS YOUR CAMERA OF CHOICE :
Sony a7r IV and Hasselblad X2D.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON AI :
I find AI fascinating and have integrated it into my photography for quite some time.
It opens up a whole new realm of creativity and imagination.
IF YOU COULD PHOTOGRAPH ANYONE WHO WOULD IT BE :
I would love to capture my grandfather.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS :
Persistent, passionate and driven.
WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY :
To be honest, I don’t dwell much on the past; my focus is on the present and future.
WHAT WERE YOU LIKE AS A KID :
Caring, loving and with a knack for making others laugh.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION :
My camera collection, complete with a variety of lenses.
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE :
I’d have to say it would be me, portraying my own story.
CHOOSE A SUPERPOWER :
The ability to fly.
WHAT IS YOUR WORST TRAIT :
I used to trust too easily, but I’ve worked on overcoming that.
WHAT KEEPS YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT :
The thought of how I can improve and refine what I do.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT :
I believe there’s still a long journey ahead of me.
DO YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS :
I enjoy listening to a mix of random topics that pop up on my feed.
WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE :
I haven’t thought about it, but I suppose it would be indulging in something I love without guilt.
WHAT’S THE BEST THING YOU EVER STOLE :
I’ve never stolen anything. I prefer to give rather than take.
YOU ARE HEADING TO THE ISS / INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, CHOOSE 4
PEOPLE TO TAKE A LONG :
I’d choose three of my closest friends.
WHAT WOULD A PERFECT DAY FOR YOU LOOK LIKE :
Waking up to realise that I’m living out my dreams.
IF YOU COULD BE FRIENDS WITH A FICTIONAL CHARACTER, WHO WOULD IT BE :
I’d choose to be friends with The Flash, swift, fun, and adventurous!
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB :
I genuinely love what I do.
ARE THERE DAYS YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO TO WORK :
Not really; I enjoy working around the clock.
WHAT IS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ :
I don’t typically read books.
WHAT WAS THE LAST GIFT YOU GAVE SOMEONE :
I always enjoy giving gifts to my friends and family.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU :
The idea that what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.
YOUR FAVOURITE DESTINATION :
Anywhere I’m surrounded by my favourite people.
YOUR LEAST FAVOURITE DESTINATION :
Being alone anywhere in the world.
WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST :
I aspire to photograph every celebrity I can.
DO YOU LIKE BEING INTERVIEWED :
Yes, I do!
WHAT’S THE CLOSEST YOU HAVE COME TO DEATH :
I’ve never really considered this topic.
IF YOU HAD A BOAT WHAT WOULD IT BE CALLED :
Endless Horizons.
YOUR MESSAGE :
Embrace every wave life throws at you; they are the currents that lead you to
your true destination.
