Omair Khan | Interview

Times of Youth April 9, 2015

Times of Youth: For those who don’t know about you and your work, can you tell us a little about yourself?

My name is Muhammad Omair Khan. I am an electronics engineer by profession and photography is my passion and I am doing photography since 2012. I am interested in landscape, portraits, documentaries and wildlife photography and I am working hard for it. I had won many awards and certificates from different organizations. I won the first prize and 2nd in the competition organized by Unique Pakistan 2 years in a row. it was a countrywide competition. My work had been displayed in Al-Hamra Arts Society, Lahore (Pakistan) and in the University of Malaysia.

Times of Youth: What do you want your viewers to take away from your work?

Photography is an art; an art which is expressed by the photographer, a feeling of his heart and mind. It gives a unique peace to the photographer and as well as the viewers deep inside and will take the viewer to the scene at which photographer captured that moment.

Times of Youth: Who are some of your favorite classic photographers, and how did they influence you?

I had been inspired by many photographers. I do want to mention few of them- Sir Steve McCurry, Ansel Adams, Irving Penn, Jeff Widner, Razaq Vance, Abbrar Cheema and many more.

Times of Youth: What are some tips/advice you would give to yourself if you started photography all over again?

Don’t you ever discouraged by criticism. Always focus on the subject and keep it simple.

Times of Youth: What is one question nobody has ever asked you— that you wish they asked you?

How hard do you work for your passion of Photography?

Times of Youth: Among your works, which one is your favorite? Why?

Among all of my work, my all time favourite is landscape photography as it gives me peace and to the viewers as well

One word answers:

1) If you had to choose one lens which one would it be?
Canon EF 16-35 f2.8 II USM

2) What is your favourite photography accessory, other than your camera?
Iphone

3) What type of cameras do you shoot with?
DSLR Canon eos 6d

4) How would you describe your style?
Peaceful

Times of Youth: What is your most used Photoshop tool, plug-in, action set etc.?Adobe Camera Raw

Times of Youth: Do tell us how can fans contact you to share their appreciation/feedback/suggestions.I share my work on
https://www.facebook.com/umairkhanphotography
https://500px.com/umairkhan1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/03345667723/