When you’re reading a guide, comparison, or hands-on breakdown on GimbalForCamera.com, you’re not just seeing specs and sales talk—you’re getting the insight, experience, and hard-earned knowledge of creators who actually live behind the camera.
We’re proud to introduce the people who bring this site to life. From filmmakers and videographers to field testers and writers, our team is built around one mission: to help creators make better choices through real-world advice, hands-on experience, and a deep understanding of the gear we cover.
We don’t just review gimbals—we use them in the field. We’ve filmed in deserts, cities, weddings, live sets, music studios, and freezing mountaintops. We’ve tested payloads in backpacks, shot with gloves on, used rigs for 12-hour shoots, and burned through batteries at the worst times—all so you don’t have to.
This page is a look behind the scenes at the people who power GimbalForCamera.com, how they work, what they shoot, and why they care so much about helping you make the right gear decisions.
Waqas Cheema – Founder & Editorial Director
Waqas is the creative force behind GimbalForCamera.com and the broader CookiMedia network. With a background in content creation, video production, and consumer technology analysis, he saw a major gap in the camera gear space—especially around gimbal education and unbiased reviews.
What started as a side project to answer questions from fellow creators soon turned into a full-time mission: build the most trustworthy resource for anyone searching for the right stabilizer, motorized rig, or camera support system.
Waqas writes, edits, coordinates product testing, and leads the strategy for the site. He’s hands-on with almost every piece of gear we cover, always pushing for clearer explanations, better comparisons, and smarter ways to help readers filter through a crowded, confusing market.
His favorite thing about gimbals? The moment a handheld scene goes from shaky and unusable to fluid and cinematic—with just the right calibration.
Current setup: Sony mirrorless body, wide prime, single-handed gimbal, quick-release L-bracket.
Shoots: Tutorials, YouTube content, short docs, remote interviews, gear tests.
Location: Pakistan (and occasionally anywhere a carry-on gimbal fits).
– Senior Writer & Field Reviewer
Sara brings a filmmaker’s eye and a teacher’s clarity to everything she writes. With a background in film school and years of experience behind both DSLR and mirrorless rigs, she understands the frustrations that come with balancing, testing, and adapting gimbals in real-world conditions.
Her superpower is translating complicated specs and mechanical jargon into plain English. She specializes in hands-on testing, user-focused tutorials, and long-form guides that help readers avoid costly mistakes and save time during production setup.
Sara also leads our “field check” content, where we test how well gear performs in tough shooting conditions—wind, low light, uneven ground, time-lapse setups, etc.
Current setup: Lightweight mirrorless camera with native lens + compact 3-axis gimbal.
Shoots: Wedding films, lifestyle vlogs, real estate tours, behind-the-scenes videos.
Location: UAE and on the road.
– Product Tester & Rig Builder
Ahsan is our go-to gearhead. He handles product teardown, compatibility testing, payload validation, accessory experiments, and stress tests. If there’s a question about whether a certain camera can work with a certain gimbal—or how to fine-tune it to work better—Ahsan’s already tested it.
He’s known for being methodical, precise, and just a little obsessed with getting the most out of any piece of tech. He keeps a library of camera bodies, lens weights, and balance diagrams so we can give readers accurate compatibility info that goes beyond manufacturer claims.
Ahsan is also the reason our “best accessories” and “troubleshooting tips” content is so actionable. He breaks things, fixes them, then documents the process for others to follow.
Current setup: Modular DSLR rig with external monitor, gimbal cage, and dual-handle bar.
Shoots: BTS, hardware demos, studio lighting tests, balancing workflows.
Location: Lahore
– Video Specialist & Motion Design Lead
David comes from a background in video editing, motion graphics, and YouTube channel development. He understands how movement affects storytelling—not just technically, but emotionally. That’s what makes his feedback on gimbals so valuable.
He evaluates not just how smooth a gimbal is, but how usable it is in a real production environment. What’s the startup time? Can you pull it out of a bag and shoot in seconds? Is the footage usable without post-stabilization? Does the app get in the way?
David is also behind many of our upcoming how-to videos and visual tutorials. He helps explain gimbal modes, timelapse setups, and cinematic movement techniques in a way that’s approachable for beginners and nuanced enough for professionals.
Current setup: Hybrid mirrorless system, ND filters, compact gimbal with joystick control.
Shoots: Client reels, commercial b-roll, unboxing videos, visual explainers.
Location: Karachi & remote.
– Research Editor & Accessibility Advocate
Noor keeps us grounded in facts. She verifies specs, cross-checks product documentation, monitors firmware updates, and ensures every guide we publish is up-to-date, accurate, and easy to understand for readers of all experience levels.
She also champions accessibility across our content—making sure tables are screen-reader friendly, button labels are descriptive, and navigation remains consistent for users who browse differently.
If you’ve ever appreciated a comparison chart that was both detailed and simple, or a review that called out a subtle detail other sites missed, there’s a good chance Noor had something to do with it.
Current setup: 2-in-1 laptop, browser-based workflow, and obsessive tab management.
Shoots: Research compilations, spec comparisons, correction logs.
Location: Remote & editorial HQ.
What Makes Our Team Different
We’ve been in your shoes. We’ve stood in freezing fields trying to get a single stable shot. We’ve scrambled to rebalance our rigs when switching lenses mid-shoot. We’ve bought the wrong gimbal and regretted it. We’ve learned which brands ship solid gear—and which ones look good in marketing but underdeliver in real life.
That’s what makes our team different. We don’t treat gimbals as abstract products—we treat them as tools for creative people trying to solve real-world challenges.
We’re also not afraid to say: “This isn’t worth your money,” “This app needs work,” or “This stabilizer only makes sense for a narrow group of users.” That kind of honesty can’t be automated. It comes from experience, failure, and a drive to help others avoid the same pitfalls.
Our reviews are built for people like you: creators with deadlines, passion projects, unpredictable lighting, solo shooting challenges, and limited time for gear experiments. We cut through the noise so you can spend more time filming and less time second-guessing your setup.
Our Testing Philosophy
Everything we write comes back to one simple question: Would we use this gear ourselves for a real shoot?
That question drives our approach to:
- Hands-on testing: We don’t rely on specs alone—we use the gear.
- Performance under pressure: We test in real-world scenarios, not just labs.
- User-friendliness: If setup takes 40 minutes and three YouTube videos, we’ll tell you.
- Durability and value: We care about how well gear holds up after months, not minutes.
- Balance and compatibility: We know payload specs aren’t always accurate—we verify them.
- Support and updates: We consider firmware reliability, customer support, and ecosystem.
The goal is to give you the clearest, most useful picture of what a gimbal can (and can’t) do—so you’re not left guessing after you buy.
Always Evolving
Our team is always learning. We study new gimbal tech, test firmware updates, try different grip styles, and keep up with how creators actually use gear. We don’t believe in “best ever” or “perfect pick”—only in best for you, right now.
As the technology shifts, so does our knowledge. That’s why we revisit past reviews, re-rank guides based on new info, and stay transparent about what’s changed.
We also stay connected to the community—answering emails, reading feedback, and watching how you use gear in creative ways we hadn’t thought of. That collaboration fuels everything we do.
Want to Join Us?
We’re always open to hearing from gear testers, content creators, or gimbal users who have real-world insights to share. Whether you’re a YouTuber with a niche workflow or a professional filmmaker with field-tested feedback—we’d love to connect.
You don’t need to be famous. You just need to care about helping others get better results from the tools they use.
Reach out to us through our contributor interest page (coming soon), and we’ll follow up if there’s a fit.