Awais Lali is a student of Business Administration and an aviation enthusiast. His strong perspective at aviation art and especially photography, grabbed our attention and we knew we just had to know this man behind the lens!
Q1) Who is Awais Lali? (Describe yourself)
Awais Lali is someone who is in love with combat flying and with Pakistan Air Force, and he expresses that love through aviation art and photography.
Q2) How and why did you enter this field?
Fighter jets have been my passion since I was a little kid. I used to watch flying aircrafts and drew them on my notebooks. That’s how it started. I started taking it seriously over the passage of time and bought my first sketchbook after I ended college. I was also interested in photography as a kid but it was after I bought my first DSLR camera when I found out that I can be good at it.
Q3) Is it photography as a whole or just aviation photography that you love doing?
I like photography as a whole but I am absolutely in love with aviation and nature photography.
Q4) You have some pretty cool shots of the jets you photograph. How do you manage that?
Shooting with a camera is similar to shooting with a gun. Both need steady hands and a lot of practice.
Q5) But why aviation art only?
As I said earlier, I am in love with aviation. I sketch/paint to express my love for flying and for PAF.
Q6) Did you have any training/classes for sketching or photography?
No, I did not take any classes. I learned everything on my own through observation and practice.
Q7) You were initially very reluctant to give the interview. Why do you not want your work to get recognized by the maximum number of people?
Whatever I do, I do it for my love for flying and for PAF, and that is something which fills my heart with happiness. What else does one need?
Q8) What is Pakistan Air Force for you?
Pakistan Air Force is like the blood that runs through my veins.
Q9) Overall, how has your experience with PAF been?
PAF recognizes me as an aviation enthusiast and an artist. I have presented my work to PAF on different occasions and have also enjoyed the company of several officers. It has been a lovely experience overall as PAF honors me and my work.
Q10) What is the best memory related to your work?
I attended the graduation parade at PAF Academy Risalpur a year ago and presented my work to the elite ‘Sherdils’ aerobatics team. We had lunch together and exchanged souvenirs. It was a memorable day.
Q11) Judging from your posts, it’s clear you’re passionate about PAF. Why did you not join it yourself?
It was my utmost desire to join PAF as a fighter pilot but I could not do so because of my slightly weak eyesight.
Q12) Did you ever get a joy ride? If yes, how has the flying experience been?
No, I have not got any joyride so far but I would sure love to have one.
Q13) Where do you see yourself in the future?
The future is in the hands of Allah. If He wills and everything keeps going as it is going now, my work will be among the best aviation artists in the world.
Contributed by: Team Kluchit.
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