Hi, I’m Muhammad Waqas, a content creator and director of photography based in Dubai with 8+ years of experience in video editing, storytelling, and AI-driven content. I specialize in fashion, real estate, lifestyle, and e-commerce visuals, delivering polished cinematic outputs for brand campaigns and social media. I lead shoots from concept to delivery, crafting cinematic lighting, composition, and post-production that help brands stand out. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and AI tools, I collaborate closely with clients to bring bold creative ideas to life.…

Muhammad Waqas

Hi, I’m Muhammad Waqas, a content creator and director of photography based in Dubai with 8+ years of experience in video editing, storytelling, and AI-driven content. I specialize in fashion, real estate, lifestyle, and e-commerce visuals, delivering polished cinematic outputs for brand campaigns and social media. I lead shoots from concept to delivery, crafting cinematic lighting, composition, and post-production that help brands stand out. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and AI tools, I collaborate closely with clients to bring bold creative ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Muhammad Waqas, a content creator and director of photography based in Dubai with 8+ years of experience in video editing, storytelling, and AI-driven content. I specialize in fashion, real estate, lifestyle, and e-commerce visuals, delivering polished cinematic outputs for brand campaigns and social media.

I lead shoots from concept to delivery, crafting cinematic lighting, composition, and post-production that help brands stand out. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and AI tools, I collaborate closely with clients to bring bold creative ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Nusance
December 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Lead cinematography for diverse projects; oversaw lighting and camera operation; delivered cinematic visuals.
Director of Photography at NUSANCE / UAE - Dubai
December 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Director of Photography for client shoots; cinematic visuals for fashion, lifestyle, and real estate projects.
Director of Photography at Wise Monkey Production
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cinematic lighting, composition, and post-production; supervised shoots and delivered polished video outputs.
Director of Photography at Wise Monkey Production / UAE - Dubai
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director of Photography for lifestyle, fashion, real estate, and product shoots; led lighting, framing, and post-production to deliver polished cinematic visuals.
Director of Photography at Nuisance / UAE - Dubai
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Directed photography for UAE-based client projects; on-set cinematography leadership, lighting design, shot planning, and collaboration with editors.
Director of Photography at Wise Monkey Production
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directing photography for fashion, lifestyle, and real estate content; on-set lighting, composition, camera operation, and coordination with post-production.
Director of Photography at Wise Monkey Production / UAE - Dubai
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading cinematography for lifestyle, fashion, real estate, and product shoots; on-set direction; managing team of editors; delivering branded visuals with motion graphics.
Director of Photography at NUSANCE / UAE - Dubai
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Directed photography for shoots and video campaigns; produced cinematic visuals; led pre-production (locations scouting, casting, coordination); managed lighting, framing, and post-production; collaborated with editors to ensure cinematic quality.
Director of Photography at Leos Developments
December 31, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Directed photography for client projects in UAE-Dubai; managed lighting, camera setups, and post-production coordination.
Director of Photography at Half Full Studio
December 31, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Directed photography for fashion and editorial shoots; collaborated with stylists and editors to produce high-quality campaigns.
Content Creator at LEOS DEVELOPMENTS / UAE - Dubai
December 31, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Turned moments into motion—expert in video and AI-driven content for real estate, lifestyle, and marketing campaigns.
Content Creator at Leo's Developments / UAE - Dubai
January 1, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Developed visual content and campaigns for real estate and lifestyle brands; created scripts, shot lists, and produced video assets.
Content Creator at LEOS Developments / UAE - Dubai
January 1, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Created high-quality video assets for real estate marketing using AI tools; wrote compelling scripts for AI voice-overs and storytelling; edited visuals with motion graphics; shot and produced videos.
Content Creator & Team Lead at Frame RX
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Spearheaded fashion and editorial projects during the studio's launch phase; created documentation and video campaigns with strong narrative flow; led a team of editors on various client and social media productions.
Content Creator & Team Leader at Framer X / Lahore Portfolio
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Led creative shoots from concept to delivery for fashion and editorial projects during the studio's launch phase. Created documentation and video campaigns with strong narrative flow. Led a team of editors on various client and social media productions.
Content Creator & Team Lead at FRAMER X / Lahore Portfolio
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Content creation and team leadership for fashion/editorial shoots; managed on-set direction and post-production workflows.
Content Creator & Team Lead at Framer X / Lahore Portfolio
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Content creator and team lead for fashion and editorial projects; created documentation and video campaigns with strong narrative flow; led editors on client and social media productions.
Expert in Video & AI Content at Turn Into Moments Into Motion
January 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Specialized in video and AI-enabled content creation; led shoots and produced cinematic assets.

Education

Matriculation at Govt School, Lahore
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Matriculation at Government School, Lahore
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Matriculation at GOVS School – Lahore
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Matriculation at Govt School - Lahore
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet

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