Based in Minnesota & Ohio | available worldwide
timeless nikkah & wedding
photo + video
BE FULLY PRESENT + RELIVE YOUR DAY FOREVER
Classic Photo & Video for Modern Love Stories
our approach
For couples who value timeless beauty, intentional storytelling, and meaningful connection.
Your Nikkah/Wedding is one of the most important days of your life — a celebration of love, family, and completing half of your deen.
We preserve every emotion and detail, so that when you look back years from now, you’ll relive the laughter, the tears, and the joy — as if it were happening all over again.
YOUR STORY, BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED
FEATURED STORIES
From intimate nikkah ceremonies to vibrant weddings and milestone celebrations — each story is captured with intention, elegance, and care
Meet Zak
I'm all about capturing real love stories for authentic, intentional couples
In the last 5 years, I've had the honor of documenting nikkah, weddings across the U.S
My approach is intentional and heartfelt, blending editorial sophistication with the warmth of real connection, creating imagery that feels effortless, emotional, and timeless.
I understand the traditions, emotions, and beauty that make your celebration unique.
My purpose goes beyond photography and film, It’s about preserving your story as a legacy of love for generations to come!
WHAT I OFFER
COLLECTIONS
Weddings
Our couples typically invest $6500-$15000 in their wedding photo + video experience.
Separate photo and video services are also available. Please inquire to begin building your custom package.
wedding collection includes:
- 1 photographer & 1 videographer
- Aerial Drone footage
- Online gallery of edited images
- Feature film edit OR Full length cultural film and ceremony (buranbur, nikkah etc)
- 2-3 minute Highlight
- Option to add-on: a female photographer, pre-wedding couple shoot, getting ready session, social media content creation, and heirloom albums
Starting at $6500
Nikkah
Our couples typically invest $3500-$7500 in their nikkah photo + video experience.
Separate photo and video services are also available. Please inquire to begin building your custom package.
nikkah collection includes:
- 1 photographer & 1 videographer
- Online gallery of edited images
- Cinematic film edit with nikkah ceremony, the contract signing, and heartfelt messages from family & friends
- Teaser film for sharing
- Editorial couple portrait
- Option to add-on a female photographer and social media content creation
Starting at $3500
Graduation
Let's capture your achievement with stunning grad photos!
Having a grad party? Let us capture as you dance and celebrate with your friends & family!
grad experience starts at $ 400
Maternity/Families
Celebrate the bonds that matter most with portraits that feel genuine, joyful, and timeless.
Maternity/Family photoshoots can be done at a studio or outdoor location
*Female photographer is available upon request
portraits START AT $ 350
KIND WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
"Alahumma Barik, you did such a wonderful job!
Thank you very much, we are so happy with the outcome"
Hamdi & Abdulahi
"I’ve been meaning to reach out as soon as I watched the full video and I am speechless! You did such a phenomenal job capturing that day wallahi.
I am so grateful for all you and your team did for us!! I loved everything so much a huge huge thank you from Abdiqani and I we are beyond grateful" ☺️
Safia & Abdiqani
"From the moment you arrived, your warmth, professionalism, and calming presence made such a difference.
You made us feel completely at ease during such an emotional and important day, and we truly appreciated how respectful and thoughtful you were throughout it all.
Thank you for being such a kind and grounding part of our wedding day" 🤍
Aisha & Saami
verified google
reviews
"Zak I just wanted to take a moment to thank you so much for capturing our special day. Your professionalism, patience, and eye for detail truly made the experience feel effortless and comfortable!"
Samira & Mohamed
"Zak took my engagement photos, and he and his coworker were fantastic and made me feel at ease. The pictures turned out to be much more stunning than I had hoped. I've gone through them several times already and each time I uncover a new photo that I adore. He accurately captured our love tale."
Ilhan
"Zak Photography is beyond professional! So patient and so kind. I am so pleased with every one of my pictures! So willing to accommodate as well. Will definitely work with Zak photography again! Thank you for everything!"
Najma & Adil
Our Seamless process
We believe the process of working with us should be as enjoyable and effortless as the memories we create
STEP 01
Call or Let's meet up
Start with a consultation call where we get to know you, your story, and your vision. This helps us ensure we’re the right fit and craft the perfect coverage for your day.
We can schedule a phone call/zoom or meet at a local coffee shop
STEP 02
Reserve Your Date
Once your contract and retainer are complete, your date is officially secured.
We take a limited number of weddings each year to maintain quality, personal connection, and quick delivery times.
This is where we also send over vendor recommendations and create a timeline together
STEP 03
You celebrate & We document it
On your nikkah/wedding day, our team will be right there — hyping you up, calming nerves, and capturing the real, beautiful moments you might otherwise miss.
STEP 04
Relive It All
Shortly after your day, we’ll send sneak peeks to enjoy and share while we carefully curate your final gallery and cinematic film.
LOVE OUR WORK?
LET'S CAPTURE YOUR MOST UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS TOGETHER
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