Left With No Choice, Muhd Syafiq Single-handedly Ventures Into Photography

BANDAR PERMAISURI, May 31 (Bernama) -- His right arm was ‘crippled’ years ago but the disability, far from dampening the spirit of Muhd Syafiq Meli from Kampung Telaga Papan near here,  pushing him to the outer limits of photography, to prove that he can be just as good in his chosen field.

According to the 24-year-old photographer he treats his shortcoming as a challenge and motivation to produce the best quality work like other photographers.

Muhd Syafiq said he was born normal, but a road accident in 2015 disabled the function of his right arm due to a critical nerve injury.

Left with no choice, his first reaction was to ditch photography, but unwavering support from his parents and family strengthened his resolve instead of giving up.

“At first, I was really shattered because I couldn’t use my right arm... Everything was hard to do perfectly.

“But constant advice from my family, coupled with my love for the world of photography raised my spirits and I just carried on,” he told Bernama at Telaga Papan here.

As a result of his perseverance and determination, photography has now become his main source of income aside from his job as a content creator for a restaurant’s social media account in Penarik.

He said many clients were initially sceptical of his abilities, but after seeing his work, everyone was satisfied and showered him with endless praises.

“People could not believe that the videos and photos were taken by a disabled person using one hand as the outcome is comparable to those taken by professional photographers,” he said.

Muhd Syafiq said he was still widening his scope on photography to pursue his dream of becoming a professional photographer, adding he wanted to create social media content that inspires people to pursue their dreams.

-- BERNAMA