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MK: What inspires you to be a photographer? NM: The overlooked unseen beauty and tales of everyday life, in this mad, hectic but beautiful World, can be frozen forever in a click, but that moment lives on forever. You see the world and life in a whole new way when you slow down and glance at it through a lens. It?s a life long journey and something you can always improve at. That drives me to keep a focus on capturing timeless moments.
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MK: Tell us what defines you personally? NM: Positivity, gratitude, appreciation, manners and empathy. MK: What are some personal goals or challenges you have achieved? NM: I toured Iraq for six months and being in the Armed Forces was a life-changing experience, I think my approach to photography that I mentioned above comes from witnessing the fragility of our lives; what can be in the present, can be gone in the future and it?s a remarkable thing to be able to freeze time through photography. I bought my first digital camera in the last few weeks of my tour and started documenting life through photography from then. I was offered my first share in a studio last year which marked a new chapter and an even bigger challenge for me. It has been very demanding but so rewarding. I like to be pushed out of my comfort zone because it?s where growth begins.
MK: What makes you unique? (please be specific) NM: My vivid imagination. I struggle to take life seriously. Love silly conversations. I forever look for the positive in every situation and always find that reason to smile.
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PHOTOGRAPHER MK: HMK: Tell us about some memorable moments of your photography ambitions? NM: My first press assignment was with Mary Wilson from The Supremes. I was paid for 1 hour, and stayed for 6, listening to the captivating tales of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, James Brown and Michael Jackson was something else. Mary played John Lennon's piano and sang Imagine to me. Something changed in me during that day. It was special moment.
MK: How is the fashion and modeling scene where you are from? NM: So much incredible talent but it?s tough to get breaks - but not impossible. You have to make them happen by showing people your passion and take a leap of faith. Tell yourself you can do it, slow down and enjoy the moment. MK: What kind of feedback you are getting from fans? NM: The feedback from clients and models is incredible and I feel very lucky. I get all more work from the pictures I post on social media and through recommendations from people who have seen my work. MK: Tell us about your content you put out. What is the general goal there? NM: I like to capture images that are dynamic and freeze time, so they are timeless and make people who look at them feel like they are in the picture. MK: Reflecting on your personal journey what advice would you give others struggling with getting into modeling or industry in general? NM: Collaboration is the key, make friends with photographers, MUA?s/models and invest in training. Definitely get a mentor. My first Sarah Sadler gave me my first taste of belief, which is important because it?s tough to build a profile in such a competitive industry. It will happen if your passion is strong enough. Be polite and help others. Show interest and go to studio group shoots. But be patient for your growth it?s all part of the journey.
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