It all began when I was fourteen or fifteen years old, fiddling with my father’s camera. I still remember the weight of the Mamiya 35mm SLR in my hands and that mechanical click sound digital cameras still try to mimic today. Back then, learning photography and becoming a photographer in the traditional sense wasn’t my intent. What truly fascinated me was something simpler—and far more powerful: the ability to capture and preserve moments, to revisit them later and relive the feelings they evoked.
Over the years, my fascination with photography has developed into a deeper understanding of the art. A camera represents only half of the story; the other half lies in the deliberate act of seeing and taking the time to appreciate what is in front of us.
What started with my father’s camera became a lifelong journey of seeing the world differently.
As I spent more time with my camera, I discovered it had become less of a device and more of an extension of my curiosity, serving as a creative tool for visual storytelling. It pushed me to slow down, look closer, and engage more deeply with my surroundings. When life eventually pulled me from behind the lens and into the world itself, I discovered a newfound appreciation for nature. Vast landscapes, delicate flora, and fascinating fauna inspired me to view the world with fresh eyes.
Travel Photography by Asif Naqvi
But here’s the thing—when nature becomes overwhelming, I find myself drawn back to the chaos and beauty of human civilization. I wander through diverse cultures and untrodden paths, finding inspiration in the essence of each place and its people. Travel photography, for me, is a way to connect with the soul of a destination.
Through Aksgar, I’m constantly chasing fresh perspectives and those elusive moments that compel you to pause. This isn’t just a travel and photography blog or my creative outlet—it’s an invitation for you to see the world a little differently, to find beauty where you least expect it, and to appreciate the extraordinary ways in which we all exist.
Equipped with boundless enthusiasm and a camera (or two),
Aksgar Asif Naqvi
When not wandering with a camera, Asif Naqvi is an award-winning Digital Experience Designer with a passion for curiosity and visual storytelling. A laid-back adventurer with a nomadic spirit, he’s also somewhat of a gadget freak and a husband and father of two. As the creative force behind Aksgar.me, Asif blends design, code, and photography to explore places, people, and fleeting moments. Currently based in Islamabad, Pakistan, he continues to capture the world one frame at a time.
Aks Gar ( عکس گر ):
A Persian/Urdu compound word to describe an image maker or a photographer.