He is also a successful mentor at a photography school where people come to learn the basics. In the beginning, he was taking photos for his family’s popular restaurant. Doing so enabled him to avoid paying high fees to professionals and he soon realized that he enjoys the business. Eventually, Ismail Sirdah branched off and started doing photography full time. Nowadays, he is known across Atlanta for his skills, and people book him frequently. Besides the creative application of lighting, he uses unique backgrounds and effects to differentiate his work.