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New venture sparked by duty to provide for family
IPOH: Driven by financial pressures after losing a steady job, former media photographer Muhamad Nazreen Syah Musthafa, 37, started a studio specialising in Hari Raya family portraits and cherished moments. He said his priority in starting the new venture, launched early this Ramadan, is to earn enough to cover the costly treatment for his two children with the rare genetic skin condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB). After losing his regular income, Muhamad Nazreen said he took on various jobs, including driving for e-hailing services, to support his family, especially his children’s RM5,000-monthly medical bills. “A friend offered me the chance to open a studio at Homestay Mama Sufi in Tambun, with profits split 50 50 and little upfront capital required.” He said his 10-year-old daughter and four-year-old son suffer from recessive dystrophic EB, a condition that makes their skin extremely fragile and prone to injury across the body, including the eyes. Muhamad Nazreen charges RM150 for one to eight people and RM200 for up to 13 people for a 30-minute session at Studio Homestay Mama Sufi. “So far, Alhamdulillah , by the 10th day of Ramadan, demand has risen to six or seven families a day. “Although we set sessions at 30 minutes, we sometimes give extra time as a gesture of goodwill to group visitors,“ said the freelance photographer. He said despite receiving RM1,500 monthly from the Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council and the Social Welfare Department, he maintains some
o Income from studio specialising in Hari Raya family portraits helps cover costly treatment for children’s rare skin condition savings in case medicines for his children run out. The family also received support from Tabung Kasih@Hawana, which came just as Muhamad Nazreen and his wife, Norshuadah Abu Bakar, 33, a housewife, struggled to fund their children’s treatment, Bernama reported. He said if hospital medicine supplies are delayed, he has to use his own money to buy cheaper alternatives on e-commerce platforms. Muhamad Nazreen said the professional photography market has become tougher. “After Hari Raya I may return to driving GrabCar, the easiest source of
Muhamad Nazreen leveraged on his skills in photography to start the business. – B ER N AMA P I C
adding that the studio had an inviting atmosphere. Customers wanting group photos at Studio Mama Sufi can reach Muhamad Nazreen at 011-36512046, with bookings open until the end of March.
Nazreen was especially helpful with ideas and guidance when they lacked inspiration. Teacher Noor Faezah Abdul Muthalib, 35 said Muhamad Nazreen’s friendly approach made it easy for her and her husband to pose,
income despite long hours while continuing freelance work for weddings or sports events to support my family.” Firefighter Azry Affan Askury, 37, described the studio’s service as impressive, adding that Muhamad
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