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Fozia’s Celebration

A big congratulation to Fozia for completing a second residency in her journey as a physician. Born and raised in Pakistan, she completed her medical studies there, then continued on with her residency and further training here in the U.S. It wasn’t until more recently after her 2 sons had reached a certain age, that […]

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Aleem & Suraiya’s Pakistani Valima

I had the pleasure of being invited to Milwaukee to photograph the Pakistani Valima of Aleem and Suraiya at the beautiful River Club in Mequon.  For those of you who may not know what a Valima is, it is a reception held by the groom’s family, typically the day after the wedding.  Aleem and Suraiya […]

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7th Annual Glitterati’s Fashion for a Cause, Benefitting the Akshaya Patra Foundation

This is one of those events I look forward to photographing all year long.  We’ve been photographing this event from its inception 7 years ago, and each year it gets bigger and better.  Helmed by Sunny and Anamika Tara and their daughters Samika and Samira, this is one family event that brings together the local […]

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I believe in real moments and chasing sunsets. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments.

I believe in creating images that demand to be printed—framed in fine art materials and displayed as the heirlooms they're meant to become. My approach is both editorial and intimate, capturing not just faces but the emotional landscape of your life. Each portrait is thoughtfully composed to reveal your authentic story while honoring the beauty of the world around you. Your journey is extraordinary and entirely your own, and I'm here to preserve it with the artistry it deserves.

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