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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 […]

This month, we opened our doors for a very special Limited Edition Holiday Mini Session day, and the response was absolutely incredible. Families came together to celebrate the season, create memories, and capture moments that would become their cherished holiday cards. The exclusive set we created for these sessions brought out so much warmth and […]

I know we’re still in spooky season, and the holidays will be here before you know it. It’s never too early for holiday cheer and that starts now for planning for your Holiday Portrait Session. This year we have a brand new, limited edition set that will only be available for 1 day, November 12, […]