HijabMan Becomes A Wedding Photographer

by HijabMan :: posted 22 January 09

There is this switch in my head or in my body. Or maybe it is somewhere else inside of me. There are two settings on this little switch.

One makes me think in sets of images, and the other makes me think in sets of words. Lately, the switch has flipped, and I’ve become a man of images.

In a few short weeks, I have become a paid, successful, wedding photographer. Rave reviews abound. “HijabMan, you are phenomenal, and my family loves you,” txted Sarah this past weekend after I photographed her wedding in Houston. A couple weeks ago, Nermeen, at the last brunch before her honeymoon commented, “HijabMan, I feel like you are part of my family”

Two searches have dominated the last decade of my life. One is about finding a cool, believing, laid back community that is full of dancing, smiles, and the shared sense that spirituality and social justice go hand in hand. I’ve found this community on-line and in person, spread throughout the world. And I have come to terms with the fact that this community may never be in close proximity to me.

The other is about asking the questions, “What are my God-given talents?”, “What am I independently motivated to do?” and “How do I tap those gifts for their full potential?” I’ve found that photography is something I love, and something I excel at.

The framework for this idea that you can do what you love, benefit humanity, and serve God comes from many of my friends. And even some strangers, like Eduardo: (This is a must watch)

I just hope I can realize my potential fully, just as Eduardo has. He ignores the “noise” around him, and instead listens to the only voice that matters.

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1. Preeti at 22 January 09 :: #

   Interesting, Javed! I saw that you posted something about this on your FB. Would love to see some more of the photos, if you are allowed to post them.

   By the by, this post of yours gives me a bit of push as well. I’m way into photography and am ambling my way into doing something concrete with it, though it’s slow going. Cheers to your inspiration!

   (Also, yay TED shoutout!)

2. PurvistheMuslim at 23 January 09 :: #

   Thanks for the inspiration! We all need it.

3. ann at 23 January 09 :: #

   aww, im glad that everything is working out for you :)

   nice to see you be inspired.

4. Baraka at 24 January 09 :: #

   Wonderful news & what an inspiration for me to look deep within myself & claim my passion.

   I wish you great joy! :)

5. unconventionally-traditional at 31 January 09 :: #

   loveZ your blog