Anwar is a photographer and filmmaker. He was on tour in Kabul, Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces in 2005. He graduated from Carleton University in 2006, with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies, and in 2009 with a Master of Arts in Film Studies. He also graduated from Sheridan Institute`s Advanced Television and Film Production program in 2009. Anwar spent six years with the Defence Public Affairs Learning Centre (DPALC) instructing soldiers, officers, and Government of Canada communications personnel on audio/video production, digital photography, and graphic design. He was also responsible for developing websites, producing multimedia content, such as videos and audio recordings, as well designed print materials for DPALC. He has also maintained consistent freelance work as a photographer and videographer. Anwar is now the lead photographer for MASLO Studios, currently based out of Amman, Jordan. Anwar is also the founder of The LIPhE Project, as well as it's Chief Photographer and Co-Managing Director.