Mujahid Ur Rehman
Mujahid Ur Rehman, known by Muji, is a professional photographer and independent filmmaker located in Cape Town, South Africa. His focus is on storytelling through his photography, short films on YouTube, and a newsletter covering life, people, travel, nature, and motivation. His work can be accessed through www.mujahidurrehman.com, https://www.instagram.com/muji.drifts or via https://www.youtube.com/@muji.drifts.
Latest Posts
Precision & Flow: 5 Effective Gimbal and Slider Moves for Filmmakers
Gimbals and sliders are essential gear for achieving smooth, controlled camera movements that add a floating quality to...
Essential Tips for Confident Urban Street Photography
Standing on the jostling streets of Jakarta’s Petak Sembilan district, two cameras hanging around my neck like ornaments,...
Enhancing Storytelling Through Drones: Why Aerial Techniques Matter
Cinematic travelogues and short films owe much of their visual dynamism to breathtaking drone shots and immersive point-of-view...
The Human Touch: 5 Handheld Moves for Cinematic Storytelling
Handheld filming is an excellent way to create footage that feels alive. A stabilized gimbal or a drone...
Why Your Street Photography Isn't Meaningful
There have been countless times when I’ve taken a photo on the streets and simply moved on. As...
Planning Your First Night Photography Hunt: Milky Way and Star Trails
My first mission to capture the Milky Way in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa ended without a...
NiSi ATHENA PRIME Lenses: Compact Cinema and On-Set Efficiency
The NiSi ATHENA PRIME cine lenses are designed to boost production efficiency and streamline the filmmaking workflow, while...
White Balance: Understanding Its Role in Capturing True Colors
White balance (WB)is a camera setting that adjusts the color temperature while taking an image, ensuring that objects...
NiSi ATHENA PRIME Lenses: The Cinematic Bokeh, Creative Characteristics & Visual Signature
In my previous blog on NiSi ATHENA PRIME cine lenses, we discussed the lenses’ optical performance in depth,...
Essential Drone Photography Tips for Stunning Aerial Shots
Learn about essential drone photography tips for capturing class aerial shots and more.
NiSi ATHENA PRIME Lenses: Optical Performance
This is part 1 of a 3-part deep dive into the NiSi ATHENA PRIME Lenses. Part two focuses...
Beyond the Obvious: Photographing not just what is beautiful, but what is true
A single picture photographing baobab trees silhouetted against the Milky Way is currently powering a rural community's access...
Time Manipulated: The Creative Possibilities of Time-lapse Photography
“Time-lapse photography means taking a series of images over a period of time to compile them into a...
Cinematic Drone Shots That Make Your Videos Look Pro
Creating footage that looks cinematic and professional requires finesse beyond simple altitude and navigation, and knowledge of your...
Emotional Distance: The Art of Connection in Photography
With the help of a few examples, let’s learn how emotional distance can be carefully incorporated in your...
The Sublime in the Ordinary: Importance of Composition in Street Photography
The dog looked eager to start their walk as its master lit a cigarette and locked the wooden...
Stepping into Model Photography: A Beginner’s Journey
This model photography guide aims to inspire you, offering tips and confidence-boosting advice.
Rooted in Obsession: How a Tree Inspired My Photojourney
This is a story of a lonely tree in the middle of nowhere that became Mujahid Ur Rehman's...
Photography Bloopers and Blunders: Navigating the Inevitable
Read about Muji's photography bloopers and blunders and how he handles and learns from them. List down lessons...
Don't Ditch Your Nifty Fifty
As a landscape, street, and portrait photographer, and after teaching photography for nearly two decades, it is clear...
Table Mountain from Blouberg: Why Photographers Love This Iconic Cape Town View
Read about why photographers to Table Mountain at sunset, conduct workshops, and bring visiting photographers.
How to Do A Concept Photoshoot: From Concept to Capture
There's a type of pre-planned and staged photography known as conceptual photography where you do concept photoshoots. Learn...
How to Prepare for an International Trip as a Creator
I placed my 16-kilogram camera bag on the floor and settled into the lounge of a small airport...
AFTER THE SHOT IS DONE: Things to do before publishing your photos
In the early days of my photography journey, I received a phone call from a senior photographer. He...
Milky Way Photography: All You Need to Know
Milky Way photography is a genre of astrophotography that focuses on capturing images of the night sky. More...
Desert Photography: Tips to Capture the Magic
“What are you wanting to capture, Muji?” My friend’s question woke me at Sessrim National Park in Namibia...
Guiding the Gaze: Elevating Photography with Compositional Anchors
If you are looking to take your photographic composition to the next level, consider using compositional anchors in...
How Being a Full-Time Creator Has Changed My Life in Little Ways (vs Bigger Ones)
On July 10th, 2024, by 9:00 AM, upon returning home, after dropping my son off at school, completing...
From Megapixels to Masterpieces: Choosing the Right Gear for Street Photography
Gear for street photography, how much does it matter? Let me begin with a story. On a rainy...
The Challenges of Shooting Photography and Videography
When creating content, especially while travelling, capture photography and videography. The ability to switch between both requires skill.
A Beginner's Guide to Purchasing Drones
Drones are increasingly gaining popularity. This guide is designed to help you when purchasing drones and find the...
International Travel Tips: Essentials for Photographers and Filmmakers
“Here’s your cappuccino, Your Highness.” Siradz placed the cup before me with a flourish and bow, a weekend...
The Craft of Street Portraits: Techniques, Stories, and Lessons
“I am a landscape photographer, and I only enjoy shooting during the golden hours,” I replied to my...
From Auto Mode to Artistry: Discovering the Heart of Photography
During my early days, I came across a quote by master photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, famed for his candid,...
Four Months After Quitting My Job: Lessons, Wins, and Challenges
After dedicating two decades to the information technology industry, I decided to resign from my position as a...
Variable ND Filters: A Practical Approach
While I was making a video in my home studio, my son pointed to my filter. He said,...
Essential Tech for Visual Creators
Deep into a cloudless night in the Cederberg mountains. While the world sleeps hundreds of miles away in...
How I Quit My Job to Become a Full-Time Creator
After nearly twenty years in the IT world, where I earned an attractive salary and attained seniority as...
