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My foundation in photography was born of my passion as the family archivist. Feverishly learning about my elders and ancestors, birthed my interest in documenting and preserving my immediate family members. And so at any family gathering, whether it be small or big, I capture the fun and candid moments along side some more formal […]

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. We here at Shalimar Studios salute you, embrace the importance of your role in your children’s lives, and honor you to the utmost. This year we celebrated Father’s Day with a Father/Son portrait session of Jamil and his son Zarek. Could these two peas in a […]

I started earlier this year a relationship and partnership with Lighthouse Charities.  Lighthouse does tremendous work here in the Las Vegas area helping to support and resettle refugees.  Earlier this year we conducted a portrait series of several families where we were able to create portraits of each family in a studio setting, and gift […]

When a fluke illness wiped out a recent trip I was supposed to take, I ended up in Milwaukee where I was fortunate enough to spend a full 2 weeks with family.  One such family member who holds a special place in my heart, is my nephew Zarek.  At only 5 years old, he’s a tech wiz […]

Each year there are a select number of organizations that I donate portrait packages to for fundraising and awareness purposes.  One such organization is the Epicurean Charitable Foundation dedicated to enriching the lives of deserving local students passionate about a career in hospitality or culinary arts.  It is through scholarships and mentoring that these students, […]

Wow, 2013 has certainly slipped by in the wink of an eye and we are quickly coming upon our Holiday Order Deadline of December 2nd.  In order to guarantee you receive your portrait orders in time for the holidays, all orders must be places on or before December 2nd.  Anything afterwards will incur a rush […]

Add a little charm to your gift giving this year with our new Mini Boutique Frames.  Completely customizable as an ornament or with an easel back, they come in 4 fun shapes in white, black, brown or red with a 3×3″ square or wallet size print.  They are the perfect size to send with a […]