My Risky Career Switch | Taha Chanouha

Meet Taha, a photographer, content creator, and YouTuber based in Toronto. Originally from Lebanon, he moved to Canada 2.5 years ago, leaving behind his career as a software engineer to follow his true passion—storytelling through photography and video.📸 Why Fuji?Taha’s creative journey took off when he purchased his first Fujifilm camera, diving deep into the exposure triangle and the art of composition. He fell in love with the Fuji brand and found a welcoming community that continues to inspire him.🎬 The Truth About Full-Time Content CreationIn 2022, Taha took the leap into full-time creativity. While the world of content creation seems glamorous, he shares the challenges and realities that come with it. His family is supportive now, but it wasn’t always easy—especially when the idea of making a living as a creator was unfamiliar to them.📷 Gear vs. SkillTaha believes in maximizing your tools before upgrading. For him, gear should never limit creativity—it’s all about how you compose the shot. Taha shares how he uses colour and emotion in his work to make the viewer feel something. ✅ Productivity HackManaging daily tasks as a creator can be overwhelming. Taha shares his favourite productivity hack to stay on top of his to-do list and keep creating.A thank you to Taha for coming on and shedding light on the realities of being a full time creator and why it' s not as glamorous as you think it is. You can follow Taha belowhttps://www.instagram.com/snapsbytaha/Follow Open Shutter for future shows!https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/like and subscribe:)