Mohamad Alwazzan: Life behind the camera

A picture speaks a thousand words. It freezes time and smiles and pain and ecstasy to bore through the superficial trimmings of perception into the heart of human tragedy, perseverance, and victory. Behind the world’s most famous photographs are the photographers who clicked them.

Mohamad Jasem Alwazzan is one such photographer. A budding photographer who is cutting no corners to make a name for himself in the world behind the camera, Alwazzan’s flourishing career is an inspiration to many budding artists. His passion and dedication are seen in his work that is setting trends in the Middle East.

So, why did he choose photography? Alwazzan says he was interested in photography from a very young age.

“Clicking pictures helps me see the world around me deeply. It helps me learn about people, their likes and dislikes, their emotions, and their expressions. I enjoy being behind the camera, peeping into the world through the viewfinder,” Alwazzan says.

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Even though he does not have formal training in photography, Alwazzan did a basic course in photography along with several other courses in a range of digital art and production techniques and software like After Effects, Adobe Premier, 3D Max, and so on. He also has a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a second major in digital art. He graduated in 2002 in California.

Before he became a full-time photographer, Alwazzan worked in a couple of places doing technical jobs, mainly as a network admin and internet trainer. He also did online trading, but these jobs did not give him satisfaction.

“I wanted to get back to doing photography. So when I got a call from Kuwait Television Channel 1 in 2010, I immediately jumped at it. Currently, I work as a photographer and photo editor. I also work on 3D Max motion graphics,” he says.

He also has a prominent your social media personality. It started when his Instagram account got noticed and when his follower count started to increase. He started getting more and more assignments every day. It was not possible to take up every assignment. He had to say no to many. He was invited to many store launches.

On the secret of his success, Alwazzan says, “I don’t hold myself back when it comes to my craft. Uninhibited passion is the key to success in any profession. I love the work I do.”