Meet Tayseer Al-Hamad, a hardcore techi who manages networks and communications department of one of the largest energy sector companies in Kuwait. Well this is how I was introduced to Tayseer 3 years back. Fast forward 3 years..yesterday we met at an event, and I saw him sporting a fancy SLR camera, and being a gizmo lover, I couldnt resist getting my hands on the Nikon D80. So we talked a bit about his camera, and his interest in photography. Turns out he has been a photography hobbyist since last year, and he has published some his work on Flickr and from the looks of it, they look wonderful especially the HDR. Meet Tayseer a brilliant upcoming photographer. Here are some samples of his work from Flickr. [Flickr LINK]

Here is an excerpt of our conversation:

1. What camera, software & equipment do you use?

Nikon D80 (Feb 2008)
Sony Cybershot H5 (Aug, 2006)
CF SanDisk Extreme III 4.0GB.
18-200mm f3.5-4.5G ED-IF VR AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor
24-85 mm 3.5-4.5 G AF-S Nikkor
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Autofocus

Adobe Light Room 1.4
Capture NX Nikon
Adobe CS3 Photoshop

2. Techi transforming into a photographer? How & why?

I always thought photography is the mirror of your inside to the viewer, I admire the art of photography. I just started this in May, 2007 so I’m so far a tooth pusher and new into this world but with today new technology tools and information I can achieve good results in short time. It is really time consuming hobby and some sort expensive epically when you go for prime lens.

3. Next steps?

I would like to perfect techniques of night shoots, especially in low light. I am learning to add more artistic touch to my subject(s) by shooting from various angles. I love the idea of teaching photography at some stage. Since I have a full time commitment to my work, photography tends to be a hobby for the moment. But if an interesting opportunity or project comes by, I would definitely love to take it on.

Tayseer’s Flickr photostream [LINK]