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Pakistan vs New Zealand in Dubai
The integrity of journalism implies that I should apply equal coverage to Pakistan and ‘that other team’. Thankfully I’m no journalist. I’m Paki. And damn proud of it. Biased commentary commences.
A Week to Remember – The LOL Tour
Stepping back into the footprints of your old life after an experience so completely different from what you’re used to is the strangest feeling ever. You learn and grow so much, and yet you suddenly have to figure out how to apply your newfound experiences to real life.
Rehman & Friends!
No rambling, just pics! The Rehman & Friends show in Dhahran!
Demystifying Photography: The Basics
Computer Engineers talk about bits, multiplexers, clock speeds and routers. Financial Engineers deal with standard deviations, stochastics and statistical distributions. And photographers? Well they have their own set of jargon that’s specifically designed to freak out the uninitiated.
Photophobia
One of the more annoying aspects of photographing in Saudi Arabia.
A Photo With a Story: Fly!
It was the summer of 2007, and a major turning point in my life. In a bewildering start to the year, I had been accepted at the University of Michigan to pursue a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering. Having said goodbye to family and friends, I was en route to a new life. And I had no idea what to expect. Certainly not the events that were about to unfold.
A Photo with a Story: KFUPM Campus
Getting arrested for taking pictures is a harsh reality for modern photographers. My story of getting detained in Saudi Arabia for taking pictures at a university.
Porn: The True Reason for Saudi Arabia’s Iqama System
As you all know expats in Saudi are required to carry around an iqama (residency permit) around with them at all times. I recently found out why. This story involves cops. Me getting arrested + sent to jail. And porn. So I’m sure you’ll all be entertained.
Do you really need a DSLR?
So you’re looking to buy a new camera. And you’re unsure of whether you want to make the jump into the world of SLRs. Well you’ve come to the right place. This article will outline some of the things you need to consider while making your decision. It’s also a list of realistic expectations from [...]
I'm a freelance photographer based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and have taken photos for magazines and event organizers that have been published worldwide. I help people preserve memories, and companies mark their events. And I make sure to spread good cheer wherever I go! 
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