My Featured Work & Mentoring Highlights
From dreamy maternity portraits to the technical magic behind the lens, here is a glimpse of the vibes I create. Whether you want to book a shoot or learn my style, this is where it starts.
This is the kind of powerful, dynamic portrait you'll learn to create. I'll teach you my complete workflow for using bold colors and tossing fabric to produce breathtaking, high-impact maternity shots.
We'll master the art of soft, natural light to create dreamy and timeless portraits. This shot from one of my workshops shows how to style a scene with props and flowers for a beautiful, bohemian feel.
Learn to create glamorous, high-fashion maternity portraits like this one from a recent workshop. I'll guide you through using dramatic studio lighting and posing techniques to make your clients look and feel incredible.
Capturing the connection between a couple is a special skill. In my sessions, you'll learn how to direct partners to create intimate, authentic moments that tell their unique story.
I'll show you how to achieve this classic, ethereal look using flowing drapes and a high-key lighting setup. This technique is perfect for creating elegant and fine-art maternity portraits.
Understanding the 'why' is just as important as the 'how'. In my mentoring, I break down the reasoning behind my techniques, like why sleepy shots are essential for newborn photography, so you can build a strong foundation.
Let's get creative. I'll share my advanced editing secrets, including how to create unique artistic effects like this stunning reflection shot, helping your work stand out from the crowd.
You'll gain the confidence to work with any client, including public figures. It was an honor to photograph the inspiring Geeta Phogat, and I'll share the skills that allow me to take on such amazing projects.
About Featured
When you see that flowy fabric in my maternity shots, it is not just Photoshop magic. It is a specific fabric-tossing technique I teach in my hands-on workshops at my Vasant Kunj studio. You will learn exactly how to time the toss with the mother's movement to capture that perfect, dreamy drape without needing hours of post-production.
I started mentoring because I got tired of boring photography lectures that offered no real value. You cannot learn to capture authentic emotions or master studio lighting by just reading notes. In my workshops, we get into the real stuff. We work with live models, set up professional lighting, and experiment with styling until we get the shot that makes you go 'wow'.
My approach is open-book. I share the exact Photoshop actions I use for that clean, glowing skin tone, and I teach the posing logic that makes my clients feel comfortable and confident. Whether you are struggling with low-key lighting setups or just want to understand how to style a photoshoot to make it look expensive, we cover it all.
I have had the honor of working with inspiring figures like Geeta Phogat, and I bring those same high standards and attention to detail to every student I coach. If you are ready to take your photography business seriously, stop guessing and come learn the workflow. We keep batch sizes small (6-10 people) because I want to make sure you actually leave with portfolio-ready images, not just a certificate.
Shamiya Khan
Hey, I am Shamiya. I believe the best way to learn photography is by doing it, not staring at slides. Whether you are booking a shoot to freeze your own beautiful moments or joining a workshop to level up your craft, I am here to make it happen.
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