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How Our Latest Outdoor Photo Session Created Versatile Marketing Content for Zayn the Gentleman When building any brand, you need more than just cute photos—you need modern, authentic content that tells your story. That’s why Zayn and I recently invested in a professional photo session in Arizona’s beautiful outdoors. Modern Content for Multiple Uses During […]

Creating Scroll-Stopping Content for Dog Supplements When Fera Pet Organics needed social media content for their dog probiotic powder, the challenge was clear: make supplements visually compelling. Pet wellness products need authentic storytelling, not just product shots. Lifestyle Photography Over Traditional Product Images Working with my dog Zayn, we created content that pet parents actually […]

Recently, I had the privilege of photographing Carol J. Carroll, a respected leader in our community whose work speaks volumes—but whose headshot hadn’t been updated in years. Here’s what many accomplished professionals overlook: in today’s digital world, your headshot is often the first impression you make. That photo appears on LinkedIn profiles, conference programs, board […]

When Safina contacted me about booking a portrait session for her mother and six-month-old son Ibby, she understood something profound: photographs are gifts that appreciate in value over time. She wanted to give her mother professional portraits with her first grandson—images that would become treasured family heirlooms. The Timeless Value of Studio Portraiture What unfolded […]

As 2022 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for trusting me to capture your most meaningful moments this year—your families, your pets, your stories, and the beautiful connections that matter most. Zayn and I are grateful for this incredible community and for every person who […]

When I started Shalimar Studios, I had one driving purpose: to create heirloom portraits that families treasure for generations. My passion lies in documenting life’s most meaningful moments—the celebrations that bring families together and the milestones worth honoring. The Patel family embodies everything I love about generational photography. When they reached out to commission family […]

There’s something magical about bringing creative minds together during the most photographic season of the year. This holiday season, I collaborated with three stunning models and Glam Squad for a shoot that brought elegance and festive energy to life. The Vision Using the luxurious red holiday set I created for this year’s limited edition mini […]