Futuristic vision...

Idris Ahmed, whose mobile photography was showcased at the recent India Art Fair, tells how technologically advanced smart phones are breaking new grounds

February 10, 2017 10:49 pm | Updated 10:49 pm IST

ENHANCING BEAUTY An image taken by Idris Ahmed

ENHANCING BEAUTY An image taken by Idris Ahmed

Technological advancement has opened up a plethora of opportunities for today’s gushing young brigade. The stories of photo processing being an exclusive venture and people posing in front of big cameras are now only a part of dust laden pages of history. Cameras have become ubiquitous and photography has developed from a part time passion to full time profession. With the ease of mobile photography, capturing the beauty of the moment comes handy.

This blooming concept of mobile photography was at display at the recently concluded 9th edition of India Art Fair. It created a colourful aura of grandeur. Clicked by a suave photographer Idris Ahmed under the title of “Follow your dreams”, the images celebrated the fervour of youth. The images clicked with a Vivo V5 phone portrayed a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction among the young people who break the stereotypes and take the road less travelled.

Idris said, “Most of the smart phone users are youngsters, and the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to connecting with the young is through their dreams. For this project I worked with make up artists, fashion designers, print makers. So, these people were taking selfies and they were being shot at a high resolution with a phone.”

An avid traveller himself, Idris said that clicking photos with mobile phone makes it more enjoyable. “One can capture the scenic beauty on the go without any restrictions, and it is available to everyone. Photography as a whole is shaping up in an entirely different way. The soul of photography is conveying your perspective, and with a phone it comes very naturally. People are at ease and they do not get self conscious”, he observed.

Ardently believing on the future of mobile photography, Idris added, “It can act as a bazooka for those who have a stint for photography. The basic understanding of framing and lines can be developed through it. These days a lot of workshops dedicated to mobile photography are also getting conducted for encouraging it more. The restrictions on mobile photography are only that you can not do wildlife photography or journalistic photography but it is the best medium to start with. Even if a person is unfamiliar with the specifications, he can still take good pictures.”

With smartphones, the imaginations are also getting more vivid and quicker.

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