• History,  Photojournalism

    Published | Malaysia Aperture Photography Magazine

    © 2013 Wazari Wazir | Some of My Photographs Published in Malaysia Aperture Magazine | March 2013 I think there is no better way to appreciate a photograph but in prints and finally some of my recent assignment in Tokyo Japan were published in Malaysia’s Aperture Magazine  March 2013 under MPPA or Malaysian Press Photographers Association. I was interviewed by Aperture Magazine writer, Nor Izani Abdullah but unfortunately the magazine is only available in Malaysia and it is written in Malay, not in English. A little bit about the articles, it is mostly about how a photojournalist, which is about my experience covering an official assignment and  the protocol involved.…

  • Art,  Family,  Travel

    Travel Photography Tips | The Importance of Background

    © 2013 Wazari Wazir | My Family Photographs Against Magnificent Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque in Istanbul When it comes to travel photography especially when you wanted to take your family pictures during a vacation far away from your hometown, one thing that you must keep in mind is the background. The background is very important because it can create a sense of place, where the picture is taken, so before you leave home, it is better to do some kind of research, know exactly what is the main tourist attractions or landmark at a certain places. Don’t laugh at me, some people like to travel but they have very…

  • Art,  Travel

    Photography Tips For a Traveling Family | Taking Photos in a Crowded Place

    © 2013 Wazari Wazir | My Family at The Entrance of Hagia Sophia | Istanbul | 24mm | ISO 3200 | f/2.8 | 1/40 I believe that those of you who travel face this some kind of a dilemma, everyone wanted to get their photos taken against a beautiful landmark of a certain cities or to get their photos taken against a beautiful spot of a certain building or monument but the problem is that, there are too many people also wanted to get their photos taken there. I think it is not polite to ask people to clear the place or the spot for awhile, so that you can…

  • Adventure,  Art,  Travel

    Postcard From Istanbul | Once Upon a Time in Istanbul

    © 2013 Wazari Wazir | Once Upon a Time in Istanbul | Turkey “If the earth was a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.”  – Napoleon Bonaparte – “If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.” – Alphonse de Lamartine – “Holy Istanbul! Your name is the most enchanting one of all names which enchants me.” – Pierre Loti –   Tweet news and informationbusiness,health,entertainment,technology automotive,business,crime,health,life,politics,science,technology,travel

  • Family,  Travel

    Family Travel Tips For a Photographer | Do You Need To Carry a Tripod?

    © 2013 Wazari Wazir | Istanbul | Blue Mosque | Sultan Ahmed Mosque | Family Photography © 2013 Wazari Wazir | Setting Up a Tripod For a Family Photography Against Hagia Sophia in The Background If you take your family on a vacation, to a faraway places, thousand kilometres from your hometown, do you really need to carry a tripod with you? Actually the answer is, it all depends. Most of you who pay a visit to my blog is a photography enthusiast or someone who have a deep interest in photography and most of you I believe own a DSLR camera or at least a very good compact camera,…