Photography Blog & Technical Insights
Tutorials, Field Notes & Visual Experiments
Welcome to my blog… a space where I share in-depth photography tutorials, behind-the-scenes field guides, and personal reflections on the craft. From planning wide-field astrophotography shoots and capturing celestial events like supermoons and meteor showers, to exploring post-processing techniques, archival photo restoration, and the evolving role of AI in creative workflows, you’ll find practical guides and visual case studies here.
Preserving Qatar’s Visual History: Reconstructing Historical Imagery of His Highness the Father Amir
An in-depth technical case study on reconstructing rare historical photographs of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Father Amir), Sheikh Abdulla bin Jassim Al Thani, and Qatar's Founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. Discover how combining local AI inference pipelines with pixel-by-pixel Photoshop compositing restores 100-year-old archival imagery without sacrificing historical integrity.
Is generative AI the end of photography? Exploring the impact on creativity and commercialization
Generative AI like Midjourney is reshaping digital art, but does it threaten traditional photographers in Qatar? In this opinion piece, I dissect AI-generated imagery versus the human eye for commercial branding and fine art. I also reveal why local Qatari context, cultural trust, and golden-hour light still give photographers the unbeatable edge over any algorithm.
Supermoon Photography in Qatar: Best Doha Locations & Guide
Learn how to shoot the supermoon from Qatar with this comprehensive guide. I share proven locations across the Qatari desert—from Zekreet Peninsula to Khor Al Adaid—plus PhotoPills settings, optimal azimuth angles, and technical tips for capturing the moon rising over Doha's skyline or the endless sand. Perfect for every supermoon event, year after year.
How to find the Milky Way with a Smartphone… right here in Qatar.
Want to photograph the Milky Way with your smartphone in Qatar? This tutorial uses PhotoPills to reveal exactly when and where to go—from Doha's light-polluted skyline to the dark deserts of Zekreet and Khor Al Adaid. Learn the timings, the coordinates, and the best months to capture the galactic core over the Qatari desert. No telescope. Just your phone and a clear night.
How to Plan Supermoon Photography in Qatar: A Case Study
How does a professional photographer plan a supermoon shoot in Qatar? This case study reveals my entire process from PhotoPills calculations to scouting locations across Doha's desert. While the specific event is historical, the methodology is timeless. Perfect for photographers who want to understand the planning behind the shot. For current supermoon locations, check my updated guide.