Iftikhar Ali Photography

Technology has evolved with the use of remote triggers and flashes. I am now able to take advantage of traveling light and having the ability to use creative lighting.

As a wedding is a one-time event, I try to be prepared for the unexpected. Shooting a wedding is both exhausting and invigorating as being event photographer I have to constantly look for good angles and opportunities for candid shots. Communication and planning time-lines before the event sometimes alleviate many of the stresses associated with photographing a wedding.

One of my important clients is European Union (EU).This year to mark its Annual Europe Day on 9th day of May, about 300 guests from around the worked attended the dinner hosted by the ambassador of Eustis day has become a European symbol (Europe Day) which, along with the flag, the anthem, the motto and the single currency (the euro) identifies the political entity of the European Union. While covering conferences and other formal gatherings my effort is to capture the key moments that are typically affiliated with the event's nature. For example, to capture moments while officials are at stage and addressing to the audience, welcoming at reception, delegation having formal discussion,hyped moments like clapping and cheering and finally the formal decor of food. Besides EU, there are many conference going on off and and on. Although project's traffic is bit low in corporate sector however the its fun to cover these neat and out of hassle projects!

Annual sessions for Commission for Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in South Asia taking place in Islamabad. The Meeting was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and was attended by 17 member countries representing their respective Heads of state/government at the level of ministers, senior officials, and observers from international organizations and envoys of the member countries placed in Islamabad.

The art of bringing food styling and food photography into the life of a food blogger is always challenging for me. It’s always been a test of patience, desire, talent and time. Food contains all of the elements of design that make a striking image. Color, texture, pattern, line, shape, and form are all there, yet it seems almost impossible to correctly capture these elements in a way that makes the viewer NEED to eat what they are seeing. It’s my job as food photographers to present images that make people stop, look, and feel like they just can't go without what they are looking at. My offering serves as a "one stop shop" for restaurant’s advertising and brand needs! With maximum value proposition my services later can be used in Menu design and styling services, representation of Restaurant management consultation services, Retail/Green Screen photography in a best possible way. With heavy investment in my equipment in combination of skill and experience, I offer the best possible outcome for companies with guaranteed uplift of brand images through my images.

I am official Photographer for Marriott Islamabad. Marriott Islamabad got its entire premises covered. The project aimed to initiate promotional campaigns at national and international front via various mediums. The images were used for their profile development, brochures, menus, press releases and to fulfill their additional needs.

ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY I love to play with fast shutter and in past got few sports tournaments to cover.

PORTFOLIO SHOOTING ---- I Believe that Portfolio Shooting is the Easiest Way to Break Into High Fashion Photography. Its a new dimension of Photography thus one tends to understand the human expressions and understand how to play with different faces.

PRODUCTS - CLOTHING

Working with "Melange" and " L'atelier " for their clothing products added interesting experience in my domain and opened up new opportunities. I realized that creativity in product photography is subject to great challenge. Models are just value addition ; the real difference is made through concept design.

PHOTO JOURNALISM AND MY FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHY SEGMENT i.e. LIGHT TRAILS & LONG EXPOSURES

While active in Wedding Photography I always try to built an ability within myself to tactfully take charge - particularly when photographing large groups or families - a common expectation after the ceremony. Having a run list with all of the expected shots is also a useful tool. Sometimes I take my assistant who can carry equipment,arrange guests, and assist with clothing adjustments or holding of reflectors.

While I am at shoots, I try to stay 'emotionally tuned in' to the bride and groom during the entire process. Capture as many decisive moments as I can and practice the art of anticipation. I have to be ready with my camera before the moment occurs rather than scrambling to get ready as events unfold.

Modern-day bridal photography has taken a special focus on capturing all aspects of the couple’s wedding day, including before, during, and after the ceremony. A bridal photography shoot may begin as early as the bride begins preparing for the wedding, and feature the bride in various stages of hair, makeup, and dress.

A unique challenge for bridal photography in early stage for me is to be able to capture the bride in a flattering and intimate manner that does not interfere with her wedding day preparations. Normally I have seen that a bride may require lots of physical space at this time, and the I realize that I should refrain from extreme close-up shots. Also at this time, the bride’s family members may be assisting the bride with her preparations, and shots featuring the family attending to the bride’s dress or jewelry are popular photo opportunities.

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THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING MY WORK. I AM A SMALL PHOTOGRAPHER WITH A BIG VISION.

In the upcoming days, will one of your organization’s department or any individual need a photographer to cover organizations or personal event? If so, please consider me for this service. I am a Business graduate and have engaged myself as a freelance photographer since last three years.

To discuss further your requirement, I would love to meet you in person and could show you some of my premium work I have done so far.

Sincerely,
Iftikhar Ali
0333-8350600
iffti.photography@gmail.com
www.iffti.pk