The Art of Photography

Art: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual or written form such as painting, sculpture, or manuscript, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. This can mean different things to  different people. My interest in art has changed and developed over the years, and I have continually tried to learn more each day.

Photography is my passion and dream now. Even without a camera, I am constantly composing photos in my mind. I enjoy a variety of different subject matter: macro, floral, still life, nature, landscape, HRD, black and white. You name it, I click it.

I am aware of the discomfort at times (infact very often) and it is a great indicator of how far I’m stepping outside my sphere of comfort. I believe that the world is full of beauty and I enjoy capturing images that are full of colours. What I love most about photography is that it utilizes both the creative and technical parts of the brain and that there is a never ending amount one can learn....just like in life.

Life happens today, at this moment and it can be missed so easily. Time flying by too quickly we lose so many moments that slip into what we will call our past too suddenly. When life gets crazy and it seems there is never going to be enough hours or energy to push through the tread mill of the day, it’s hard to take time to just step off and stop for a moment to see what is in that very second right before you. I would not say that patience is my gift in this life. Perhaps that’s why photography fits me so well, a quick snap and instant art. I am learning though that life is a series of pictures some perfect, some imperfect, some simple and some momentous. And it’s impossible to rush the process, although trust me, I have tried. 

In a world saturated with trendy processing techniques and emphasis on style instead of substance, I strive to make honest images that are full of emotions and realities. 

My photography page: Imran Khan Sheikh Photography

Inspire, Encourage and Unite.

Happy New Year 2012

The year 2011 had taken its toll on me, but that is what makes life worth living in some ways, hence my optimism for the future. Looking back at the events and challenges of the past year 2011, it is hard to believe that all of these could possibly have been crammed into one year, but rather when reflecting on the events of 2011 it feels like a decade. Nevertheless, bid a fond farewell to 2011and look forward to 2012 with hope and optimism. Every new year is a great opportunity to look back and see what has been done and what’s ahead.

I'll follow the below 10 actions for a happier 2012:

• Let my family and friends know how much they mean to me
• Find ways to make exercise fun and sociable
• Do extra acts of kindness to help others
• Get outside and enjoy the natural world
• Spend more time getting to know others
• Take time each day to be mindful and notice the feeling
• Change something that's been making me or others unhappy
• Support a good cause that I feel passionate about
• Try something new that puts me outside comfort zone
• Write down three good things that happen each day

With the fireworks video in the world's most expensive site, Burj Khalifa, celebrating New Year eve, wishing you all love, peace, health and happiness in 2012.