

A new direction
By the time I got my hands on the Sony Alpha 7r, it was apparent to me that I had lost interest in tightly cropped portraits; I wanted to show more of my subject than just the face. The only thing stopping me during the Canon years was the fact I was unable to get enough details on my subject when shooting full length, and even though I wasn't expecting the viewers to zoom in on said photos, i still didn't feel at ease. I wanted more pixels, sharper images, higher dynamic ran


Enter Sony Alpha!
To say I created a shockwave among my photography friends here in Dubai would be an understatement! It didn't make sense then, even now some find it hard to believe that an avid photography enthusiast such as myself would let go of one of the higher-end Canon cameras in favor of a new compact untested mirrorless Sony. Indeed, it was a risk, and one I proudly admit. I had been a Sony fan ever since my first Playstation console, and even though I didn't base my decision to swit


Finding my way back
Awaking from a slumber & finding your way back to photography can be a lengthy process; it might take weeks, months or even years. It all boils down to understanding the root cause & solving it. As I said in an earlier blog, mine was related to lack of inspiration; however I wasn't sure who or what is to blame. Eventually, I realised that it was a disconnection or lack of trust between my camera & I. Yes, my beloved Canon 5D Mark III had treated me well, stood by me & most of