Sami sahib is not only an exceptional photographer but a great gentleman too. It is an honour for me to write a testimonial for him. It was just a coincidence that I was honoured to got acquainted to him first and then his photography. For me at first he was a very senior retd police officer from the very first batc… Read more

Sami sahib is not only an exceptional photographer but a great gentleman too. It is an honour for me to write a testimonial for him. It was just a coincidence that I was honoured to got acquainted to him first and then his photography. For me at first he was a very senior retd police officer from the very first batch i,e first common of civil services academy of Pakistan, who left service much earlier before his retirement on account of some untold reason, however, lateron I came to know it was photography, his passion that made him leave his glorious career . His list of achievement in photography is very lengthy and this testimonial is not enough for the job. Succenctly speaking he has achieved what ever award available in the field. A brief is just given here; Artist FIAP’ by “Fed. of International Art Photography, Belgium” (1993) ‘Fellow’ of “Pakistan Salon Group”, Rawalpindi (1994) ‘Excellence FIAP’ by “Fed. of Intern’l Art Photography, Belgium” (1997) ‘Exposant Distingue’ by “Image Sans Frontier, Paris, France” (1998) ‘Associate’ of “Photographic Society of America” (1999) ‘Exposant Honourable’ by “Image Sans Frontier, Paris, France” (1999) ‘Associate’ of India International Photographic Council (2005) President, “Photographic Art Society of Pakistan” since 1990 ‘PSA Permanent Print Collection’- 4 prints selected for Collection Judge of International and National competitions since 1994 Represented in SAARC and Intern’l Invitation Exhibitions since 1998 KODAK Photo Time –Presenter and writer for PTV (2001) Member, Board of Governors, Lahore Arts Council 2002, and 2004-07, 2008-10 130 International Awards including 32 Trophies/ Gold Medals, 20 Silver, 17 Bronze Medals and 61 Merit Certificates ‘Top 25 Photographers of the World’- Rated by Photographic Society of America in 1990, 91, 92, 93, 94, 96 & 97. ‘5 Star Exhibitor’ - rated by “Photographic Society of America” ‘Diamond Certificate’ by India International Photographic Council (2005) ‘Lifetime Achievement Award 2005’ by Academy of Visual Media, New Delhi, India Apart from his photogrphy he is very humble person with all qualities a gentle soul must posses.