Hey there
we are Mariam and Umair
we are a husband and wife duo
working together towards one dream.
A dream of working together, creating and capturing moments for people to look back on.
For us, being photographers is not just a career we decided to choose. It’s been a part of our lives for as long as we can remember. It’s an avenue for us to create. With both of us having degrees in design, we see things a little differently. We take time to see beyond what’s the norm and and pour ourselves into everything we do.
We cherish the experiences that we have, even the smallest of moments over everything else.
We want to share our love for creating with you, with your love, your story, as our inspiration
We believe in making connections with each person that we work with to bring heart into the project, no matter how big or small it may be.
We moved halfway across the world to live our dream of being creators and made home base in San Jose, California. Traveling is just an extension of our lifestyle, and we don’t shy away from projects or shoots that take us to new places.
For us, this is just the begining of our journey.
Have us be a part of yours.
Umair is probably the most tech savvy person you’ll ever meet. There’s no camera that he doesn’t know the ins and outs of. With over 15 years of experience behind the camera and mentoring hundreds of students, his photojournalistic style has had him featured in Times magazine.
With his Masters in Photography, Umair started developing a love for video, and soon it became an obsession. His raw, photojournalistic style translated into video as an extension of his photography. He has shot and directed multiple videos over the years, and is the one who leads all our video projects.
When he’s not learning about cameras or reading a book, you’ll find him riding his bike all over the city, or driving around with Mariam finding the next spot for coffee..
Designer at heart, Mariam has had a long time affair with fabrics and prints. Her mom always loved shopping for fabrics and designing her own clothes, and it inspired her to pursue a degree in Textile design. If you see her eyeng the textiles in your home or obsessing over your wedding dress, she is probably admiring the craftsmanship of it! Fun fact, Mariam also knows how to weave fabric!
Coffee is a big part of Mariam’s life. The obsession started when she was young, and now it’s her life mission to try every local coffee shop wherever she travels.
Mariam doesn’t believe in only having one medium of expressing creativity. Everything from photography, interior decorating, textile design, and fashion styling are ways to show her aesthetic. Photography has been a part of her life for the better half of her life, with the passion stemming from her father’s love of photographing his travels. She manages all photography related inquiries on the team.
Mariam believes in savoring the little moments of life. With her observant nature, she really focuses on treasuring those fleeting, in between moments and enjoys taking in the world around her as it is(of course, with a cup of coffee in hand). She’ll ensure a chill vibe, good music and recommendations for the best local coffee shops all around the country!