Commercial Photography

Having a photoshoot with Zahrah was one of the first – and strongest – decisions I made when I first started my art therapy practice (Artery). Explaining what art therapy is, what I can offer as an art therapist and how it can reveal your lived experiences and processes is extremely challenging and I knew my words were not enough. People needed to experience it. Using visual representation was aligned with what I was telling people – that a story is so much more multi-faceted and nuanced to only use words. But it was also the first step to get viewers to have an experience of being in the creative space and be exposed to its elements - colour, texture, form, sensory, vibrancy and complexity. It wasalso a step to get viewers to have an experience of being in the space with me and the care I provide through something simple like warm tones, intimacy, variety and cozy spaces. My photoshoot was a while ago and I still use them to inform the tone of my work, and how I present myself online in my website and social media. I had always known Zahrah as a photographer, but more importantly I knew her as an artist as well. We had both shared numerous conversations about our roles as artists and the role of art in our lives. I knew she would understand what I wanted to portray as an art therapist, and that the materials I use in my sessions were not products to be sold, but mediums to engage with on a visceral level to allow us to reveal what we might not otherwise be able to see, and through which we can reconnect with ourselves. I knew Zahrah would appreciate all these factors from the conversations we shared and would be able to capture such moments in our photoshoot. I also knew Zahrah would be collaborative in her approach during our photoshoot, and would be open to my suggestions while offering me hers that would benefit my work the most.

We love working with Zbyzahrah for for all our business photography needs! Not only did the photos turn out absolutely amazing, but the process of it was so enjoyable and fun. We are not big photo takers, and do not know much about styling and set dressing, etc. Zahrah came up with all that in a very creative ways to capture our products. We felt very comfortable. The photos turned out beautiful, and really captured the vibe of the products and the business. Looking at the photos immediately takes us back. Would highly recommend!

Zahrah has taught me a lot about photography over the time we have been doing our shoots. She has shown me how to think outside the box and to setup a small area to take my own product shots at home.

Fantastic service and an unforgettable experience! Zahrah is a highly talented photographer who works with integrity and professionalism. She took the time to truly listen to what I wanted and addressed my concerns and worries. The process was smooth and I knew what to expect on the day. The day of the photo shoot was extremely fun and I felt so natural and at ease with Zahrah. The final results of her work was just amazing confirming that I made the right decision to choose her services. I am extremely happy with my photos and I felt she truly captured the essence of my business and who I am. Highly recommend ZbyZahrah.